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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
DISAPPOINTMENT IN BRITAIN.

London. Aug. 21.-AH the press comment here
on Shamrock Ills performance marks the grow
ing conviction that she is incapable OF recapt-
uring the Americas Cup under any weather
conditions. The afternoon newspapers say that
yesterdays abOrtive race showed nothing OF
the respective merits of the two boats. but they
admit that the performance of the challenger
did not fulfil the expectations of her behavior
in light wind, and say that Captain Barr
seems TO have shown smarter seamanship.
The suggestion is made that, in view of the
repeated wind disappOintmentS on Sandy Hook.
the New-York Yacht Club might try find a.
more satisfactory course
The Field" commenting the respective
sail area of the Reliance and the Shamrock III
thinks it is strange that yacht challenging for
the Americas Cup in the hope of winning
should so to the starting line with 11-J per cent
less than ler opponent. Every body
knows, it says. that the time scale OF the New
York Yacht Club. like the old scale of the Yacht
Racing Association under the length and sail
area rule, is distinctly in favor of the larger
boat, and allowance Of III seconds is poor
compensation for 11J per cent extra sail. if the
race is likely to take place in a light wind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
N0CURRENCY AGREEMENT
PROSPECT IS NOT BRIGHT.
President WM Not Urge Financial
Legislation at Extra Session.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]

Washington. Aug. 21.-It was learned to-day
unimpeachable authority that agreement
on a financial measure acceptable to the Repub-
Iican leaders of both houses of Congress has been
reached. and as result the President has en-
tirey abandoned his intention of urging any
specific financial legislation or Congress, as he
would have done in his message when the spe-
ciaI session assemblies, had such agreement
been reached.
Even the outlook for any measure that can
receive the support of the Republican members
of both houses is far from encouraging. The
task has not been abandoned, however, and if
the Senate subcommittee cannot frame a bill
that will receive the support of the leadsrs
in the House the members may bring forward a
measure they can agree upon among them
selves.
1t is certain that the Republican members Of
the Committee on Banking and Currency who
favor asset currency viii be in the field with
a bill enbodying their views Under these con-
ditions, if bill should pass either house, it
would certainly be radically changed in the
other. but it might be possible that some COM
promise measure could be agreed upon in con-
ference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22

Sir Thomas Upton. with the Earl and Coun-
tess Of Shaftesbury. paid n visit to the Sandy
Hook Proving Grounds in course of the day.
In the afternoon they steamed up the Shrews-
bury River. as far as Pleasure Bay. in his
steam launch. He was recognized by the resi-
dents of the river front and frequently
cheered. He lifted his cap and the launch's
whistle answered the Salutes. a turn was madS
at Prices Dock at Pleasure Bay.
While the public generally and many yachts
men are naturally jubilant over the perform
ance of the Reliance Thursday, the more
conservative point to the fact that whenever
the wind freshened the Shamrock more than held
her with the Herreshoff yacht Rear Com
mOdOre John Fl. Flagler OF the Atlantic Yacht
Club in an interview said: There is no pos
sible chance to draw line from the days race.
The Shamrock did not show her true form She
Will do much better"
Captain Bob Wringe Of Shamrock III did
nOt seem to be worrying muck yesterday over
the result of Thursdays fizZle He out
sailing an American Catboat in Sandy Hook
BAY with his friend, Mr. FeaTOu. Of London.
I'm learning a few points about the centre
board said he, lin case We have to use one in
the Shamrock later on
Two mascot gamecOcks were presented to-
Sir Thomas yesterday. They called Garry
Owen and DOnny brook. 1t is said they crowed
Justify when Shamrock III went out, and
stopped when the Reliance appeared. Mrs. F.
f. Preston, eighty years old has sent as a pres
ent to Sir Thomas a decorated broom. TO be-
EOisted at the ShamTocks masthead when she
wins the Cup-if she does.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
LORD SALISBURY DYING.
KEPT ALIVE BY OXYGEN.
Er-Premier's Hard Struggle-Fam-
Iy at Hatfield House.

London. Aug. 22.-The gates of Hatfield Houss
were closed at midnight with the announcement
that there had been no change in the patients
condition since early in the evening. and that
other bulletin 10 be expected until morning.
Newspaper correspondents representing ths
whole press of the United Kingdom are gathered
at Hatfield anxiously awaiting further news
The general belief is that his lordship viii last
through the night but there IS little expectation
that the slight Improvement shown last evening
will prove more than last flicker Of life.
The bulletin issued at 9:45 p. m. said:
There is a slight Improvement in Lord Sails
bury's condition. which, however, Is still very
serious.
Since the bulletin issued Thursday night an
nouncing that the condition OF Lord Salisbury
was critical. the members OF his family. inciud-
ing Viscount Cranborne, Lord Arthur Cecil. Lord
Robert Cecil the Rev Lord William Cecil. Lady
Ciwendolen Cecil the Earl and Countess OF, Sell
borne. and later the Premier. y J. Balfour. who
came from Scotland. have been gathered near
the sickroom awaiting the final cali
II is realized that death is inevitable. though
the patient is making wonderful struggle For
the last twenty-four hours he has been fighting
for every breath. helped by continual supply
of oxygen The heart weakness which has been
the most dangerous feature since the patients
last seizure is hourly becoming accentUated. and
suffer much pain. and has only brief periods OF
consciousness
kilograms poured in all DAY from notable men
of many nations. Late in the afternoon MIS-
Edward telegraphed fer additional inforIha tloi.
though his majesty has been kept informed OF
the bulletins There was a continual stream to-
dav Of callers in carriages and on foot
Hatfield House. the family seat where the
former Premier now lies dying. IL a gloomy
structure though one OF the finest remaining
snecinens OF Eliza abethan architecture II is
si,uated In a magnificent park. which skirts tte
Quaint town OF which the Marquis Of Sai-sburr
IS practically the owner. He was always re-
earded there as the type OF England's great
mobiles. and he retained the love and respect Of
his tenants and neighbors, which he recognized
in many kindly ways. especially by opening
Hatfield Park for the use OF the townspeOple
and residents IN the sicinity. reServing only
small portion for his own This afternoon.
while the statesman lay dying. boys were play
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
DIES TRYING T0SAVE BOY.
IN SIGHT OF BIG CROWD.
Second Ndn almost Drouned-
LOngSh0reman Goes to Rescue.

Michael Gleason. thirty-tHo years old. of No.
4Ss3 West Nineteenth-st. an engineer employed
on coal hosting barge lying at the West Sew
eateenth-st. pier, lost his life yesterday after
noon whie attempting 10 rescue Frank Rider.
ten years old Of No 49, Tenth-ave from
drowning. He was seized with cramps just
he reached the boy He shouted for help and
then sank beneath the surface of the North
Riser
Daniel Reilly. OF No. 426 East One-bundred-
and-sxth-st. who witnessed the attempted res
cue from the pier. started 10 the rescue of both
Gleason and the boy. When he reached the boy
lie endeavored to swim back TO the pier with
him, nat was caught in strong hoodtide and
Could make no headway James Conklin, a
iongshoreman. OF No. I02 West sixteenth-st.
saw the predicanent of the two and went 10
their rescue i'm a rowboat He succeeded in get
ting both aboard the boat Reilly told Of Glea-
son having gone down. and Conklin waited fif-
teen minutes for his body to appear, and when it
did not he rowed back to the pier. Reilly was
able to 90 TO bis home but Rider had swal-
lowed a quantity Of water. and removed to
the Ne,v-Yor, Hospital in an ambulance. He is
rot in serious condition
This remarkable scene Was witnessed by hua-
dreds Of women and children who crowded the
hulkheads and piers IN the neighborhood in
search Of fresh air.
This pier is fsvorite swimming place for
loys Of the neigbborhood- Rider had never been
allowed 10 swim beyond the end of the pier by
his COMPANIONS. on account of his size. but yes
terdsy afternoon he went TO the pier 10y himself
Walking oiit 10 the end. he undressed and jumped
overheard. When near the pier he swan easily.
He ;hen undertook TO swim further out into the
river He Was about a hundred feet out from
tre end o. the pier when he got caught in a
swift current. against which he could make no
headwsy. Although exhausted. he had power
enough TO yell for help
Gleason was standing on the str.ngpiece Of the
hosting barge when he saw the boys peril and
heard his shout for help. Without waiting to
take of any of his clothing, the engineer dived
iato IL river and struck out The piers were
eToFded and there we're many shouts Of en-
l9ura cement as Gleason swan ste 4dily TO where
Continued fourth pnEe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
J. G. CARLISLE BUYS COUNTRY PLACE

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Greenwich Conn. Aug. 2I.-John q. Carlisle. Sec
retary Of the Treasury during President CleYe-
lends second term has bought the Poindexter
place at Diamond Hill. consisting OF house and
about fifteen acres The place Is on high ground
-, the F2oston Post Road about 4 mile and a half
east OF historic Putnam Hin. and commands fine
view OF inland and Sound scenery
Alfred Poindexter a Southern man. has oN ned
the place several years and has lived there with
his family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN AT ROME.

Rome. Aug. 21.-The result of the first race
for the Americas Cup was awaited here with
great interest. 1t became known only to-day.
because Of the difference III time. and the fail
uTe was a disappointment considerable
wagers mad been made on the race in sporting
circles The Duke of the AbTuzZi, who is con-
sidered Italy's first yachtsman, followed the
race closely, receiving telesrams direct from
NeW-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22

The h
of the
New Yacht We. .hamroc
Ulster Nnh
RcIinncen n minute
STAR T.-From sandy l. y
COUR sE.-Thir mile
TIME an
wnrninGo ostnrF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22
WIND AT SANDY HOOK.

The wind at Sandy Hook at midnight was
from the southwest twelve miles an hour. ne
weather was clear and the sky cloudless the
Indications were that the weld win hold
throughout the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22

GOOD BREEZE PROMISED FOR THE CONTEST-SIR
THOMAS STILL CONFIDENT OF WINNING.

Short Spins for the R0a Sioo-Ddy Spent Getting Boats Ready
for the Struggle-More for he Shamrock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22

Remember. all Il r tickets bet n. Y. and Albany
are sood via Day Line steamers. Music.-tAdVt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-22

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-15
SETH B. STRONG REAPPOlNTED
Nomination Was Sent to the Senate Yes
terday by the President
has Been Good Official and Received the Hearty
Endorsement of the Business Men Of Hous-
ton for Second Term

technical character, that requires patient
drilling before the student masters 1t. II
could have been accomplished no better by
anyone than It has under Mr.. Strong. The
public was 20 little Inconvenience that II
could not realize the immense amount OF
detail work essential to the prompt service
It has had throughout the administration "a
n result of the postmaster's painstaking e.
forts.
That this has been appreciated was evi-
denced by the hearty support given Mr..
Strong by the business men of Houston
when his term expired He was given In
dorsemcnt without asking Ct. and many let.
tors were written of which he knew moth
ing until there was some evidence Of their
eject During all OF yesterday afternoon
his phone was kept busy with congratu.
lations and good wishes, and there vert
many callers at the postoffice to Wish him
! wcll. There were many expressions Of con-
hdence that he will continue HIS good work
in the position where so much cant be dnna
for the city by properly Directed efforts,
! especially at this time Tho business Of
the office is stili growing rapidly, aud II
will take an experienced hand at the helm
to keep postal matters moving so that there
! may ut ip Cum lhrlNu VI lNoo OA IAAuc. MS
Mr.. Strong thoroughly understands how
to do.
He Is handicapped by the lack OF adapt
ability of the present building, which is
SO crowded that the work must be done
under many difficulties, There is need
for new Federal building and no one APP
prcciatcs this more than those who ara
convcrsant with the inside workings OF the
postoIicu. Until flre new building IS
ready for occupancy, the postmaster must
exert himself to scheme ways in which the
present space may he most advantageousty
used, and this will tend TO keeping the
service up to Its present high state OF efti-
cheney, which is monument To the ability
and zeal of Postmaster Strong.
When seen yesterday AFTERNOON, Mr..
Strong said he had nothing to say beyond
desiring to return thanks 10 those who had
shown their confidence In him by giving
their hearty support when 1t came time to
ask for his reappointmcnt. He had nc
PROMISES 30 make beyond saying that tina
duties Of his Office would receive the same
careful attention that no had ever given
them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-15
CASE is WITH THE JURY
ARGUMENTS CONSUMED ALL OF THE
FORENOON.
People Of Tyler Are Anxious to Know
the Result OF the Trial Of
the Bank Cases.

Tyler, Texas. February 14,--Dlstrict At
torney ownby began the closing argument
for the government last night at o'clock
and closed Mt II, concluding his argument
at noon today, lie spoke six hours and his
speech, from the standpoint of the prosecu-
ton, was n good one.
Judge swayne charged the jury this after
noon, consuming more than an hour. The
case is now being deliberated upon by the
jury.
The people OF Tyler tonight are keeping
late hours In order that they may ascer'
tain what the verdict will be as soon as
delivered. Everybody seems TO be anxious
to know the result of this case II is re
ported tonight at o'clock that the jury
stands eleven for acquittal and one foi
conviction, aud It is expected a verdict vii
be reached in the morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-15
A RATE DECISION.
Grain May Be Shipped az Through Rate
WITH StopoVer Privilege.

Grain May 30 Onipped az through haSs
with Stopover Privilege.
Washington, February l4.1rhs Interstate
commerce commission decided the case In
yolying tho rates and practices Of the Mo
bile aud Ohio Railroad company In the
transportation Of grain to vieksburg, Miss,
shipped from or to st. Louis Mo, and
East st. Louie, III, 1t is held that pub
lshed tariff regulation, permitting grain
to be shipped through from point Of origin
to final destination, with a stopover priv
ilege in East st. Louis for cleaning. sack
ing or other legitimate purposes, the ship
mept covering a proportionate or balance
Of a through rate from East st. Louis, 10
not shown to be objectionable in this case.
The shipment, however, OF grain to East
st. Louis on a local rate and forwarding
from there as a new shipment on l2cent
proportlonnte rate To Vlcksburg ond ooIn-
mon points, is objected 10 by the commis-
sion as It disregards the higher l5-cene
rate from East st, Louis to those destina-
lions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-15


Washington February 14.-yrhere viii be
no change OF postmasters at Houston. for
at least four more years, for the president
today reappointed Seth b. Strong, the pres.
eut incumbent.
The nomination Of Mr.. Strong closes the
Texas patronage nght so far as the matter
81 appointments per sc is concerned. All
OF the matters over which the three bosses
have been fighting for months past have
now been sent to the senate and the con-
test from now on will be within the com-
mittee rooms and the chamber Of that au-
gust body. In the cases OF Postmaster
Strong and Marshal Green there Will be no
active opposition. Tho combinations OF
Postmaster Beck ut Hllsboro and OF At
torney McI,emorc Of tho Southern district
will probably not be gotten through so cas-
lily. Beck will probably be confirmed, de-
spite whatever eight may be made ON him,
but grave doubts are entertained as to the
ability OF McLemore to pull through.
Tho appointment OF Mr.. Strong today
bears out what was snid In these DIS
patches last night. to the eject that Ma
tional Committeeman Hawley made ma
torial sacrifice in order 10 keep McLemore
which there has been fight Hawley has
landed but one-'the Southern district at
torneyship.
George p. Brown, whom Hawley recon
mended for tho Houston postmastership
was also strongly Endorsed by d. II. II,
Green. Despite this fact Mr.. Strong, who
WIS recommended by State Chairman Lyon
has been retained thus showing that Haw
ley either weakened woefully in his cam
paign for Brown or else that his infuenc'
with tho administration IS even less ef
fectivc than formerly.
The National committeeman has beer
turned down ON at least eight OF ten I'm
portant appointments since Roosevelt be
came president For this and other rca
sons, predictions are freely made that III
will soon cease to be d factor in the STAT
machine
la future the contest promises TO DO ne
tween Green aud Lyon. The State chair
man has gotten decidedly the best Of tn
nght Just closed and It Is realized that b.
will probably be the most powerful facto
to be reckoned with IN the future.
George =. Brown, who has been here 70
three or four days looking after his inter
ests left for homo yesterday without an
positive knowledge as to who was TO b
appointed postmaster
y
MIR. sTRoNG's OFFICIAL RECORD.
Mr.. strong has boon postmaster for fou
and hglf yeom, but he has been coInec'
ed with the Houston office foI more tina
twenty years He thought TO his task
rre experience, which has enabled him
accomplish much for The business intercat
Of the city. He has been hampered b
many things, but has accomplished muc
moro than could reasonably be expected
The business OF the office has grown b
leans and bounds requiring larger fore
10 handle Il. 1he department was not a
ways willing to grant this increase, an
had to be shown the absolute necesAt
for IT, After the additional clerks and ca
llers were granted resulting In an increas
Of % per cent in the force during his term
the work OF reorganization had to he dom
I and this was not easy, for the work is OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-15
Killing Near EAGLE Pass.

Eagle Pass Texas. February 14,Last
evening Just before shutdown b. W. Jones,
superintendent Of the Dolch Dohrowsh IT.
rigated farm near Eagle Pass, shot and
Killed Juan AudriOo, an Itallan foreman on
the farm. Jones gave himself up TO the
sheriff and Is now IN Jail awaiting an ex-
amining trial TO n reporter he declined to
make any statement.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-01
Books People Are Readfn6.

NETWORK PUBLIC LIBRART.-The popular
books for the week have been:
Fiction-ward's Lady Roses Daughter: Rices
'Lovey Mary: Norris's The Pit; Green's
''Flligree Ball
drichs Story Of Bad Boy; Jamison's Lady
Jane
MisceIlaneous-Ulmanns Landmark History of
New-York'' Van FOrsts Woman Who Tolls;
Henlstreet's When Old New-Eork Was Young
LorImers Letters from a Seh-Made Merchant
his Son
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY--Chtcago. May g.
The popular books among Chicago read
eTs. according TO the demands at the Public
Library during the last week. were:
Fiction-Wards Lady Roses Daughter; Rivess
Hearts Courageous"
History and Biography-DoyIes The War IN
South Africa Wilson's History OF the Amer
fcan People; Washington's Up from slavery
Riis's The Making of American
Miscelaneous-Norman' "AH the Russas': Eddys
Two Thousand Miles in Automobile; Ma
chray'S The Night Side Of London st John
Things Boy Should Know About Electricity
Hudson's Law of Psychic Phenomena 5Ol-
ton Patriotism Creelmans 'On the Great
Highway"
BUFFALO PUBLIC LIBRARY.-Bufa1o May -
According TO the demands made at the Public
Library the following were the most popular
books this week:
Fiction-Baeheer's "Darrel Of the Blessed Isles:
nerings''; EggIeSton's Master Of Warlock':
Grays Richard Rosny.''
Juvenile-Eastman's Indian Boyhood''; Rouse's
THE Talking Thrush; McMaster's History
New-York tribune., 1903-06-01
TOO MANY IMMIGRANTS. HE SAYS
Minister Declares They Should Not Be Al
lowed to Settle In Big Cities.

The subject of the Rev George ". Grintons ser
mon yesterday at the Forty-fOurth Street Meth
odist Episcopal Church Some Selfish Con-
ceptions of Liberty IN q Great City" He said in
part:
If the Golden Rule was the regulator Of life and
conduct, the smart set would have little time
for gossip and sander. and reading, re-
hectIon and study. Ihls would result IN many OF
the divorce mIiIS shutting ooWn. thus permanently
beneILlng society.
1t is the loss of home life that makes the white
light yes, the red ught, districts OF this city so
pleasing How the wreIched novel and SLuIy
human beings are herded together, regardless Of
age sex called home Neither Is Inc par
ace of the wealthy. where children are conLroileo
by and governess, and know little OF parental
New-YorK City needs a revival of home life,
where love is the controlling force Selfshness
cannot exist in such an atmosphere.
Our hcrne and municipal lie is being largely N
fiuenced by the great tiGe OF foreign immigration
These newcomers are being dumped upon our
shores in unprecedented numbers ms sre4t rl1Ss
should be kept moving, and not De allowed 10
settle down IN cities like New-fork ana CIlcaSo
where our great centres Of population are SuIerIns
from congestion in a. alarming degree
They should be compelled 10 occupy the ullInl-
proved lands and thus be OF some benent- raIler
the IMMIGRANT IN the past is large one. E4t Jne
country has more paid Its oDIlgeCoIl now II
is time to discriminate and only receive InoSe " no
are of some value. rigid examination sn0uIq oe
given those who come our shores, ana those
who are not in sympathy with our IoTIn OF gov
and order mean should not be allowed 10 l1nO-
Many innocent pleasures have beea 50 nlologtS-
lied bv the sporting fraternity that the SELF
respecting citizen hesitates 10 engage IN theIn-
New-York tribune., 1903-06-01

OF the United States: Browns stories OF The
Woods and Fields"
MisceIIaneous-Hilty "Ffappiness-Essays on the
Scidm 1re's Winter India GGInSs in ths
Trees Woods Americans IN Process
FREE LIBRARY OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
deiphia. May Z9-The books most called for
during the week at the Free Library OF Phiia-
del2hIa
Fiction-Green's "FIHgree BAR; NOrris.s Tbs
Pit; Wards Lady Roses Daughter; wilson
The S9enders-
NisceIlane ous-Wa gner's Simple Life, Huttons
Literary Landmarks Of Ox1ord' Lang
temporary Biography James " arletlss OF
Religious Experience.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS S-W ashington. May q
The following list OF books called for indicates
the tastes Of readers in Washington This week
History-Ffsher's Brief History OF NatiOns''s
Barring COuld-s Germany Present and Past
tury.
Description and TraveI-AIle-s The European
Tour. ArrOlds India Revisited Frazer
Letters from Japan PeteIss The Eldorado
OF the Ancieuts' WadcinSLons 3 '1-etrers OF
Diplomats Wlt--
BiogTa phy-F1isgnsou.s 'I>ongfellovy J4ssersnas S
The Romance OF a King LIE W nj man .
Personal "reminiscences OF Prince Bismarck
Fiction-Paga's Gordon Keith; M0wbray's This
Conquerinz OF Kate: ZaugviIs The Grey
Wig; CrawfOrd's Cecilia T.. Smiths The Iur-
quoise Cup; Wister's The Virginian-
SfiscelIaue ueous-PhfIIps' "Paola and Francesca
Edwards Japanese Plays and Playfelows.
The Souls Of Black Folk: Holders "A Figns
for the City