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New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
GIVE HIN A TRIAL.

Our sympathy goes out to ex-Fire Commits
sioner ScanneIl. In an interview published by
THE Brooklyn Eagle" yesterday he declared:
I have exhausted every effort, personally and
by counsel and have employed every influence
can bring to bear to secure trial under my
Indictment. .
now wish to say that it is a great injustice
to me that no action is taken in this matter
The Indictment has hung over me for two years
II the District Attorney has evidence against
me to sustain the indictment it is his duty TO
prosecute me under It.
If he has no evidence against me he should
nolle pros the indictment. and have done with IT,
We think Mr.. Scannell has been i'll treated
but IL our memory serves us right. by his ina
bflity to persuade his own counsel that 1t was
safe to let him face jury. It was his counsel,
and not the District Attorney, who once caused
delay by having an Indictment dismissed on a
technicality. 1t was his counsel and not the
District Attorney. who caused months OF de
lay by the demurrer to the second indictment,
which Justice Scott has just dismissed How
ever anxious Mr.. Scannell may be for trial.
Mr.. Nicoll has left no stone unturned to save
him from undergoing one. All these efforts
having failed, Mr.. Scannell is able at last to
make his voice heard demanding that the inevi-
table trial come soon. We hope that District
Attorney Jerome will accommodate him with
ont DELAY
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The recently constructed elevated railroad in Ber-
lin is being complained OF by nearby property own
ers on account Of the noise of its trains 1t has re-
sorted to various devices to deaden the noise which
are of interest to persons familiar with the din
in this city Consul General Mason describes them
in a recent letter TO the State Department: Inese
experiments included first inserting three layers OF
felt between the rails and the wooden ties on which
they are laid. This made some Improvement, but
did not satisfy the complainants Of the police
Next in place Of wooden sleepers. hollow iron
eirders were put beneath the rails and filed with
loose sand. which. II expected. would take up
the vibration and thus deaden the shock. This,
Also has been found partially effective. but not
wholly satisfactory. third plan has been to aban-
don the use of crossties and instead lay the rails
on long longitudinal wooden sleepers. with cush-
ions OF lead laid beneath the rails Finally, the
car wheels have been in some way lined with
wood so as to break the continuity and conse-
quent resonance of q metallic structure. All these
experimental remedies still on trial. but no
definite conclusion concerning them has been an
nounced.'
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington April Is (SpeciaD.-The critics VINO
found fault with the architectural changes In the
White House have transferred their objections
to the grounds. MIR. McKim. who planned the al
terations and who has come on from New-York 70
superintend the arrangement Of the new bay ana
box trees on the according to bis concep-
ton of the proper adornment of those promenades'
had his attention called this morning to the incon-
venience caused by the absence of steps leadins
from the White House front lawn to the puohc
entrance of the mansion through the east terrace
opposite the Treasury. He explained that all al
terations had been approved by the President ana
Mrs Roosevelt The architect also referred 70
coming changes In the grounds that will close even
the avenue gates to the public
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
Mr.. PHILBTN'S REPORT.

The report on the affairs of the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company wh1cn ME- fhlloln
has made to the two stockholders oy Wholh NC
was retained must inevitably increase pubic
interest in the accusations brought against the
company several weeks ago AT hrst the Lln-
preston undoubtedly prevailed that the charges
were sensational rather than SOLID, and lnat
the connaDy would have no difficulty in prov
ing their insubstantial character in case 1t con-
sidered them worthy Of formal notice htue
later the association of Mr.. Philh1n's name WIN
the proceedings did not produce an erect serl-
ousIy adverse to the company for the assu1np-
ZION was that while preliminary inquiry hau
persuaded him to accept retainer thorousn
investigation would not sustain his tentative
conclusions. Meanwhile the legal examination
In which Mr.. Amory has been the CHER ngure
has not had the effect of dignifying his original
contentious.
But If is Impossible to deny that the report
which Mr.. PhiIbin made yesterday has changed
the situation to an important extent. or. perhaps
yre should rather say. has changed the general
v;exv of the situation. The statements boldly
nuhlished nv the former District Attorney are
exceedingly grave in view of the fact that his
renutation for caution as well as professional
and personal probty is well established. we
must not be understood as even fnhmatlng that
these charges of manipulation of funds and ac-
cunts in the office of the Metropolitan Com
oany are not susceptible Of satisfactory e1-
pIanation. What we do feel bound to say is
that they must be frankly and promptly met
The stage has been passed when smart cross
examination of a troublesome complainant oy
one of the company's attorneys might De
deemed sufficient to meet the exigency. sucn
accusations as Mr.. Philbin brings. when
brought by him. cannot be whistled down the
wind
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS

Washington April IS (SpeciaD.-The Brazilian
Minister and Mrs. J. F. de Assis-Brash are the
guests of the Chian Minister and Sonora walker
Martinez Mr.. de Assis-Brasil sails with MS fainIy
for Brazil next week. and does not expect 70 re-
turn to washington in an official capacity.
Mr.. Pezet first secretary o. the Peruvian LeSa-
ton, called at the Navy Department to-day 10
express to Secretary Moody the thanks OF the
Lima Government for the courtesy or tne Ohteu
States in permitting six graduates OF the Peruvian
Naval Academy to serve in the American Navy
The midshiprnen will arrive In New-York ABOUT
June / and will be assigned to the North Atanuc
Squadron. that they may take part In the summer
manoeuvres.
Countess Marguerite Cassini accompanied By
Nine ScheeIe left Washington to-day to attend
the services In the Greek Church In NeW,forK-
The Russian Ambassador has not yet ehlIle5y re-
covered from his bad attack Of lumbago and was
therefore unable go with them
The Austrian Ambassador and NINE Itens II
Ter are spending few days IN New-Ior6 ney
will sail on May to spend the summer ABROAD
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
THE BINET.

Washington. April Is (SpeciaD.-The Postmaster
General and Mrs. Payne have invitations out for
dinner in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt on Aprh H-
Secretary Hay has designated Third Assistant
Secretary Peirce and Chief Clerk Michael OF tne
State Department, to accompany the dipiomauc
corps to the dedication of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition at ST. Louis and to represent the de-
partment at the ceremonies.
Secretary Moody has accepted an invitation 70
attend a meeting OF the Middlesex Club at Boston
on April q. From there the Secretary Will go 10
Cambridge. where he will address the Harvard 20
Iftical Club on April 29
Secretary Hay has just received the Ineslze Ouse
portrait of himself painted by Sargent Ii repre-
septs the Secretary seated chair IL listening
to pleasant story told by friend in the amos
phere Of his home slight smile indicates tflat ne
has laid aside Official cares for the moment
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. April Is (SpeciaD.-Chartty ruled the
social realm tonight. about the only forn1al en-
tertannent of the evening the ball given al the
New Willard for the benefit OF the Home Tor tne IN
cura bles The women managers spared no enort 70
make the affair successful The Home for Incur
ables like the Children's Hospital. for which ball
was given in the height the winter season. Is q
fashionable charity. and almost every prominent
man and woman IN society purchased tickets for
tonight even II unable be present Mrs Charles
A Spalding, chairman OF the ball committee. and
Mrs Albert Patterson. president Of the board OF
managers. received the guests. Tne Mar1ns 0ano
furnished music.
Richard Sfnpkfns gave dinner at the Shoreharn
tonight The guests included Mrs J. H Colfelt
who chaperoned the party; Miss Goldsborougn MISS
Brown. Miss Cooke. Miss Mattingly. Captain Por-
ter Mr. Colfelt and Clarence Ray. Mr. and Mrs
Colfelt will sail for Europe on June s
Miss Janet Fish will arrive Friday to visit the
family of Senator Kean Miss Christine Roosevelt
is already a house guest and her uncle. Senator
Kean, will give a dinner an small dance IN tnelr
honor on Saturday night
The private theatricals at the Boardnnau House
last night were repeated this afternoon TO accom-
modate those who unable to obtain tickets for
the first performance
A prominent member OF the Metropolitan Club
and a well known society man from out of town.
both OF whom possess fine trotters. have put the club
members in ferment OF excitement over S noveI
afternoon. The conditions that each horse shall
pull a brougham. ana the owners snail De me
Brightwood Road. rain or shine, and the wager
SINNER 6f at boes in Washngto and the ciu6man
owns a trotter that can't be beaten As result OF
having fine opportunities to see a fashionably
dressed perched or the seat OF stynsn
racer while other fortunate people another road
are privileged to watch another brougham driver
flashing by like up-to-date Phcebus. They are
ne contestants practising for Saturdays race
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
WELL PAID LAWYERS.

Some corporation lawyers are known TO get
fat pickings in these days Of colossal opera
sons. and their bills are paid without murmur
or delay by their clients. Firms which take
charge of huge combinations and mergers re-
ceive amazing sums IN fees. and such litigatons
as those concerning the Northern Securities plan
enrich the disciples Of Blackstone TO generous
extent
well known attorney in this city recently
drew 100000 in compensation for his services
as receiver for a brewery. and those services
covered q period of less than two years. while
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
Aanuscments.

ACADEMY OF MCSrC-snS-The Suburban
AMERICAN THEATRE-2'-ls-The cnristssn
bElASCO THEATkE-sThe Darling Of the Socs
BIJoU THEATRE-S:1S-Nancy Brown
BRoADN AY THEATRE-S-Prince Of Pilsen-
CASINo-S-iittle LORD Eauntlercy-S:lS-A Chinese
Honeymoon.
CRITERION THEA RE-s:2o-A Message from MALI
rAlY-S THEATRES: :l5-The Staroucke.
EDEN MrSEE-2-S-The World in Wax
EMPIRE THEATRE-s.2o-The Unforeseen
GARDEN EFATRF-2.Sn-S S=So-ETeryrosn-
GAEErCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Men
EaRrFN OPERA HOCSE-S:1@Prirnroee & Dock
s-z6e-ss Minssrels.
SoTT RE TEEATREs.1o-Pretry Peggy.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-s2n-Die Puppe cine Doh''
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Performance
E>TT-K aTRE-s-Mr Blu. Beard
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-S-Barnum bsheSi
MADISON SQUARE THEATRES:So-A Fool ano ms
Monev.
IA TFFATEF-s-The wizard OF o.
THE ATRE-S.2o-The Earl o.
MURRAY HILL THE ATRE-2-s-A Wife's Peril
SsvOY-s-3o-The Tanning Of Helen
AS-Op-S-Ccrtiruou. Performance
ppTNSFSS THE ETT rLs:3o-The Frt.sy MI. Johnson
PRoc-cFs THEATREs-Conedy and Vsudsvihe-
--C-OETa rsTrE-s.IS-Resurrection-
TIVE s-RE-s:I5-Suitsn Of sun
T-7-S- End THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
GOOD WORK At DUBLIN.

A good DAYS work was done at Dublin yes
terday. Il was good work for Ireland. 1t was
equally good work for England. 1t was also
good work for peace and good will and for civ
nization md progress the world around. Per
haps " should say specifically that it was good
work fOr the United States Such. indeed, it
was from at least three special points of view:
That CT the numerous Americans of Irish birth
who desire TO see prosperity restored TO their
mother country: that Of those who desire to see
the fraternal relations between America and
Great Britain freed forever from the irritation
Of Irish agitation against England and that Of
the innumerable multitudes who weary Of
the seemingly interminable wrangling over the
Irish question" and who long for respite from
it There may be. here or elsewhere. those who
regard the action of the great Irish League
Convention with disfavor and disapprovaL and
vino wish that body had repudiated the land
bill now pending al Westminster. If so. for the
credit Of humanity, it is to be hoped they are
few and inpotent- Those Of them who were in
the rotunda of the Dublin Mansion House yes
terday know what the representatives of the
Irish people think OF them. and the knowledge
cannot give them Joy.
The dominant figure Of the convention was
John Redmond He already merited the dis
rinction, and he again showed how worthy he
is to be the leader OF the Irish people. He had
been foremost In preparing the new plan OF
Caupaigr" which forms the basis Of Mr. Wynd-
hams bill He had been foremost in advo-
eating its claims upon respectful and sympa-
rhetic consideration. He was foremost yester-
day in leading the convention to remember its
tremendous responsibility and to exercise it
Alright He did not exaggerate the importance
of the occasion. Nobody could have done that
II was not Celtic exuberance OF rhetoric, but
fact as cold and simple a more phlegmatic
Saxon might have uttered, when he said that
each man must remember that the whole future
of mis- country and the welfare Of his children
and that of unborn generations might depend
upon the conventions decision IT is no secret
that the British Government some time ago de-
cided that IL this convention declared against
the land bill It would not press that measure
to enactment but would let the weary old con-
fict between landlord and tenant drag its tur
bulent and sometimes tragic length along. while
II the convention declared for the bill il would
press il 10 enactment as promptly as possible,
with whatever amendments might seem desira-
BILE
Well, the convention made its temper and its
disposition Enthusiastically known. Mr.. Red
mond's rnea sured and solemn words were greet
ed with earnest and all but universal approval
The more emotional and sentimental Mr. O'Brien
added bis tribute TO the pending measure as
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
AFRICAN RAILROAD RATES.

One by one the old Outlander complaints
against the Transvaal Administration are
being vindicated. The latest is that con-
cernng railroad rates It was said that the
excessively high rates charged by the state
railroads under the KRUGER monopoly were
grave handicap to nearly all industry and were
absolutely prohibitive to many enterprises.
Those railroads are now under British admins
tration. It is interesting TO observe what action
has been taken toward remedying the grievance
of high rates.
Lord Miner states that the reductions made
will amount in gross to $3 10000 year. That
is large sum to be saved to the industries OF
South Africa It means reduction Of 40 per
cent on freight rates on food and general sup
plies for workingmen, of 25 per cent on the
great mass of miscellaneous freight and OF
from 10 to 10 per cent on cement iron anu
steel and other heavy goods. Some reductons
in ocean freight rates have also been made oy
the steamship lines plying between England
and the Cape These changes will all go into
effect on July l.
It is authortatively estimated that this re-
duction of rates on supplies for the mines Will
make possible the profitable operation of no few
er than one hundred low grade mines, with an
output of S600O0G00 year. 1t will mean pro-
portionate increase Of profits to mines now IN
operation. It will also mean marked develop
ment of agricultural and other industries, tend
ing to make the Transvaal a country Of varied
and symmetrical growth At the same time the
volume of traffic will be so increased that the
railroads viii actually be more profitable under
the lower than they were under the l'gher
rates Such results will be a strong vind1caton
of the new administration.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
About People and Social Fncfdenfs.

Legrand Griswold. William Post. Gordon Bourne.
the Rev E. Chauncey. Acosta Nichols and Cecil
Barrett will be the ushers. Bishop Potter. the uncle
of the bridegroom, will oficiate at the wedding
Mrs J. MuhIenburg Bailey entertained the mem
hers OF the Adirondack Sewing Class yesterday
afternoon at a musical at her house. and invited
a number of people to meet them. among those
nresent being Mrs Henry Lawrence Burnett Miss
Furniss Miss Louise Ward McAllister and Miss
Belknag.
The King of Italy has conferred on T. Diodau
Thoupson the cross Of a commander OF the Order
of the Crown of Italy
Mr. and MS F. de r. Wissman. No 'O4 Flrtn-
ave are booked 10 sail tomorrow for Europe and
on their return toward the end Of July VIII go to
their country place at Throg's Neck Westcnester-
Frederick s. Woodruff with MISS Helen L OIy-
phaut will lead the cotillon at the dance OF the
First Friday CotilIon at the Wsldorf-Astoria to-
night A number Of the patronesses will receive
among them Mrs. John Hone. Mrs talbot oily
pbant Mrs Henry Lewis Morris. Mrs h Fairfield
Osborn Mrs Bulkeley Mostyn and Mrs. woodbury.
O. IandgOu.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

No well Informed and unprejudiced person I'M
AGNES that greater engineering skill Will then
be displayed than the United States has long
had at its command If, however. inventive
talent has larger opportunity for It's develop
ment in this particular direction in Germany
than In America it would not be surprising II
it showed temporary superiority.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

at no time was the lawyer subjected TO any
risk, anxiety or worry. Ali the time too ne
was carrying ON an exceedingly lucrative prac-
tice as the head of successful Jaw firm Inc
rewards of distinguished success in the practice
Of the law In this rich capital are so immense
that every precedent of former generations Is
far SURPASSED
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

It is barely possible that the Kaiser Will
helm II may make record for maiden
voyages on the trip which began last Tuesday.
Eventually. too, she will undoubtedly Improve
upon the time of both the Kronpr1nz Whheim
and the Deutschland, because she has more
powerful engines. Rarely. though, does new
steamship show the speed of which she Is
really capable until the bearings of her ma
chinery are worn by weeks or months of run
ming. Besides, what you expect with such
weather on the Atlantic has prevailed in this
country for the last few days?
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

The proposed appropriation of SSO0,OOO for
the purchase of voting machines to be used In
this city has probably been killed for this
legislative session, at least and the old meth
ods of counting the votes may be kept up here
for time longer. It must be admitted tnat
those methods have worked fairly well in the
main.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Unless May is better tempered than April has
so far been, the general opinion hereabouts may
be that the spring of 1903 deserves no words
of praise or even OF tolerance
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
SENATOR AND MRS. scoTT IN ROME.

Rome April 1S-senator Scott OF West Virginia.
and Mrs. Scott have arrived here from Egypt and
intend to make short stay on their way 10 Carts
pad The Senator has met number OF prom
inen' Sersonages here, including Cardinal Ram
poIa 1nd Cardinal Satoiu who were most inter
ested IN hearing about the Catholic Church in
America 10 is Senator Scott's opinion that a
qqennlte settlement Of the church question IN the
Philippines vill be reached
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Cheap methods of producing alcohol recently
invented in Germany and France. in one case
from potatoes and in the other from acetyiene
open up TO that fluid increased uses in industry
At present it is said 1t can be manufactured for
about 90 cents a gallon. and by the acetyiene
process the cost may be halved before many
years In the United States the heavy Internal
revenue tax on spirits makes alcohol too ex-
pensive for competition with gasolene in Internal
combustion engines. Every now and then It's
abolition is proposed in the interest OF the arts.
the suggestion being coupled with another to
prevent a wider use OF alcohol as a beverage.
By the addition of wood alcohol, an entirely
different and supposedly perncious substance
it is sometimes asserted. any abuse of the
privilege could be prevented. Unfortunately.
that precaution has failed to yield the desired
result In foreign countries, where 1t has already
been tried. Old topers have been known to
drink the stuff as 1t is. and redistillation has
been secretly practised to get rid of the adul-
teration These facts will embarrass the cause
Of free alcohol In America
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Collisions in the harbor of New-York have
been frequent in the last few months, ana
groundings of vessels have occurred too often
Can it be that there is some falling or from the
old lofty standard Of vigilance and efnclency
among of the pilots? If such deteriora-
ton exists even among small minority OF the
salt water veterans what be the cause
of It?
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton NICK Twombly have IS
sued invitations for dinner at their house in
Fifth-ave April y.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Mrs George B. Mcclellan is IN town at the Han
over East Fifteenth-st-, and is booked sail for
Europe tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Mrs Vanderbilt and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt re-
turn to town to-day from Newport, where they
have been staying for Reginald c. vanderbilt's
wedding.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

Mrs. James Abercrombie Burden, Mrs William
Douglas Sloane Mrs. Charles B. Alexander. Mrs.
R. Fulton Cutting and Mrs Douglas Robinson. jr.
are among the patronesses OF the entertainment
gwen this afternoon for the benefit of the New
York Orthopedic Hospital at No. $40 West Twenty
frst-sr
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17
WEDDINGS.

Miss Nav Belle Barlow. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
John E Barlow vas married at noon yesterday az
the home OF her parents. in Soutn Hlsh4aho-a.e-'
Ossfning to William Henry Reid. OF this city me
wedding was unique in that II was on the thirty
fifth anniversary of the wedding Of the brides par
ents the same day Of the week and the same hour.
The Rev Dr. Charles NJ Niles. rector OF 81 PaUls >
Episcopal Church OssinlnS. oHeiateo- Inc maj mai
- bonor vuas Miss Amelia 8 Reid. sister OF the
bridegroom The best was Frederick W Bar
low. a brother OF the bride After the ceremony
there was a wedding breakfast Nh keld IS A
travelling auditor Of the NeW-fork Central ana
Hudson River Railroad Company He and MS
bride will spend the summer travelling. and viii
reside in this city in the autumn
New-York tribune., 1903-04-17

The marriage Of Miss Lillian Augusta Armstrong.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Augustus Arm
strong. of No IA West One-hundTeo-ano-Ih IhiItE-
stx+bs+ +o Harry LfIy as announced n Ths
Tribune yesterday took place last evening IN tns
chanel Of the New-York Presbyterian Church. 'he
Rev. Duncan ]. Mcmillan officiating
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Notes and Personals.

Index, Va Feb. =, 1903.
The works ut Wimont (Spillman's
wharD on the Rappahannock river. have
resumed operations The brick machine.
which il driven by one-hundred horse.
power engine, is making 10000 bricks
daily he company is employing alt
the hands they can get
The roads are almost impassahl,. in a
number OF places. There ought TO be
some method of having the roads work
ed properly, for we have Il pay taxes for
this purpose
Our farmers are mab ing slow progrrs.
with their farm work owing 10 the wet
weather.
There is a number Of cases Of sick
ness in this neighborhooi. whoupiag-
cough and measles being the pre-, ailing
diseas =.
Mr.. WillmOrr Olive il very sick with
the measles. MIR Ge rye W Gsigsby and
Mr Hosea Rogers families have been sick
" I'll the u hopping cough.
Mr Allie Spillman Of this sneiehhorhoof
happe' edto an accident last we, K in hand
ling n gun. which cut his face quit. badly
Mr. Herbert Parker il visiting relatives
in Richmond
Mr. and Mrs. Mahr. Of Rollins Fork
expect to take "A trip to baltimore next
week