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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
HUMBERTs IN COURT AGAIN.
The Day Devoid of Sensations-Judgmenf
Expected Tomorrow.

r,-,s t-aI, fo-Tte Humberts were again be-
@ora t,a prbIic today when the hearing Of the
Banker Cattaui's libel suit against them was re-
suned in the Ninth Correctional Chamber. m
terest in the case had been stimulated by the
preyious hearings and the threats Of Nine. Hum
bert and her husband to make sensational e3-
posures Of prominent personages. The Munich
nal Guards on dutv. were largely reinforced IN
order TO keep back the crowds Of people, ad-
uittance TO the courtroom being only permitted
on the presentation Of tickets. Pierre Gaiiharo,
director OF the opera; Ludovic HaleVy. the ORA
matte author. and number OF wives Oh Seiia-
tors and Deputies were among the spectators
The prisoners were brought in at noon. Nine
Humbert did not show any signs OF her reported
Illness though she complained TO the attenoahts
that she was suffering from her confinement In
prison. Marie d'Aurignac Nine. Humberts SIS
ter wore a stylish gown. and all the prisoners
showed an Improvement in their spirits a
result Of the favorable public opinion which the
first hearings excited.
The presiding Judge asked Nine Hunlbert II
she desired TO make a statement This Was
done in order to contradict the assertions that
the court was DESTROYS Of sencing the Hum
berts' threatened disclosures. Nine Hunbert
replied that she wished to reserve her statement
until after her lawyer had presented his case.
She also asked for the summoning of witnesses
TO dsprove the specific charge that the Hum
berts appropriated $4,000.
NJ Cattauis lawyer Maftre Bernard, was then
heard He made 4 severe arraignment OF the
prisoners. whom he declared TO be the authors
Of untold ruin and business disaster. accom-
panied by the death by suicide Of many of the
victims. Counsel asserted that the operations OF
Nine. Humtert were similar TO those of high
wayman. who. in holding UP stage coach dis
carded triffes. and took only the millions from
the express bag
The plea OF the assistant prosecutor, NJ
Lescouve, Counselled leniency, which was con-
sidered favorable to the acquittal of the pTis-
oners. When the court adjourned 1t was an
nounced that judgment would he rendered On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
ATTACKS JER0ME'S EXCISE BILL.
Father Doyle Also Denounces Attempts to
Nullify Tenement House Law.

At meeting Of the ST. Veronica League. wom-
ans temperance society connected with the Paul
ist Fathers Church. at Columbus-ave. and West
SiXtieth-st, Father Doyle, the spiritual director
last evening attacked District Attorney Jerome's
excise bill The subject Of Father Doyles address
was Present Civic Conditions"
lie laid particular stress the attempts to null
lily the existing tenement house law. The law as
It stands to-day" he said, was conceived in
audable effort to better the condition OF the more
needy classes. and il has obtained results in
year that would have taken by the slow process or
moral suasion whole generation. The gaunt fig
Of tuberculosis has laid its whitening hand
many choice friend because greed IN its rapacity
has created conditions of houseliving that are
deadly
The insidious nature of the present attack
the civic institutions Of the quiet and orderly Sun
day IS its most dangerous side. The worst evils
masqueraded under the guise OF virtue and
well meaning men become the agents of civic ruin
in strainng to other results 1 assert that
n our civic health is be preserved we must
place every straning barrier against the pernicous
activity the saloon, and instead of allowing II
larger liberty. curtail it's privileges far as
public sentiment will permit. Above all We must
save the Sunday. II stands to the-workingman
for higher life and better conditions is the OPP
portunlty given him 10 cultivate the domestic viz
tues which spring from and. az the same time, in
tsnsfy the best citizenship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
JOINT NOTE TO PORTE.
First Step Taken TO Secure
Macedonian Reforms.

PARIS Feb 19-The Russian Foreign minister
Count Lamsdorft, has communicates "
French Government the fact thae r>u''i
ceiyed Yesterday the last of the adhe'eh00o "
-, r,uronea, mowers to the joint note to Tur-
1,,,, ON the subject of reforms. thus making the
action of the powers unanimous he accolu
fnclv directed NJ. znovief, the RUSSIAN Aili"0i'
sador at Constantinople, to proceed IN company
Nth Raron von Calico the Austrian Ambassa-
dor to the Sultan and present the JOINT "
TODAY. 1t was at first intended to present the
Austrian note first but this was reconstructed
in order to give added force to the joint
presentation.
II was also desired to secure the fun adher-
euce Of Germany which was somewhat condl-
tionaI at first. The unanimous action oecloeu
upon yesterday includes that of Germany lH7
note as finally framed strikes out all reference
to Macedonia 1t was considered thflt th7
designation of one part OF the country ny iaiie
would increase the anti-foreign agitation WHICH
the powers are seeking to check The mote Is
ganera1ized SO as 10 cover all the localities
where Christians reside, the only locality speci-
6e6 being three villages in Northern Turkey IN
which most OF the Christians reside The pro-
lection of the lives and the complete safeguard
ing of the interests OF the Christians form the
chief features of the note.
In view of the unanfmity of the powers the
officials here consider that the Sultan is certain
to accept the proposed reforms. but 1t Is not
intended to terminate the question with the
presentation OF the note. 1t will be followed
speedily by further joint action, including send
ing consuIs of the various powers throughout
the Christian regions to see that protecuoh Is
actually given and that the reforms are really
carried out The authorities do not hesitate TO
say that the note is only the first step in the
tbo baft
condition of the peoples under Turkish rule.
An official here said that while the United
States was not concerned in the action directly,
vet the protection demanded for all Christians
would be Indirectly beneficial to the American
Christians I'm Turkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
CHURCH BELL SUMMONED PEASANTS.
Disturbances Renewed in Brittany Over
Associations Law.

Paris, Feb 19.-The"e was revival to-day OF
the religious disturbances which characterized
the closing OF the Congregationist schools III
Brittany last summer. The nuns having re-
opened their school at the village of st. Meen.
near Lesneven, which the scene of one of
the btterest troubles against the school closing
last year, police Commissary, accompanied by
a squad of gendarmes, proceeded to the village
TO serve the order to close the school. When he
arrived the church bell sounded the tOcsn. and
three hundred peasants gathered in front of the
school, shouting Death to the commissary!'
Down with Combes!" and 'Hurrah for the
Sisters Showers of stones greeted the
mis3ary and the gendarmes, who. however,
forced their way through the crowd and into
the school The commissary read the order to
the lady superior, who, after some parleying,
promised depart within a>week.
The commissary was again hooted he left
the building, under the escort of the gendarmes.
The teacher of the lay school and the reporters
present were also Kissed and hooted. and expert
enced onTideTable difficulty in escaping from
the i'll usage of the mob. No arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
sEMINoLE's MISSION HOPELESS.
Revenue Cutter Unable to Release Icebound
Fishermen.

St. Johns. y. Z, Feb. 19--The United States
revenue cutter Seminole which is her way to
Bay Islands for the purpose of releasing the
icebound American fishing schooners, made another
attempt this morning reach her destination after
lying in the harbor at Channel for week. When
she started u northwest gale was blowing. and the
conditions were decidedly unfavorable. The sale
increased to a blizzard at noon, forcing her to
abandon the attempt, and she returned to the har-
Dor at 8 o'clock this afternoon The Seminole sue
ceeded in escaping from the storm only by feeling
her way for a few miles around Channel Head
back into the haTbor, otherwise she would have
probably been crushed by the foes driving against
the coast
1t is generally conceded that the SeminoIe's
mission is hopeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
THANKS FROM ITALY.
Appreciation of This Governments Attitude
in Venezuelan Dispute.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Signor Mayor oes
planches. the Italian Ambassador cahea OH
Secretary Hay to-day and formally tenoereu
the thanks of the Italian Government ior 'iis
good offices of the United States III 'he ven
ezueIan controversy In his note to the Secre-
tary Signor Mayor says:
Whereas, with the signing of the protocoi anu
the renewal Of direct diplomatic relations be-
tween Italy and Venezuela the character OF m
termedfary so courteousy assumed by the gov
eminent of the United States Is terminated, the
italian Government has given the Italian Am
bassador Instructions to present 70 the Secre-
tary Of State and through him to the President
and the Cabinet his best thanks and the eX-
pression of his qualification for this renewed
evidence of the cordially OF the United States
and OF their we'll known and highly appreciated
mutual friendship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
THE KAIsER'S BELIEF.
German Emperor in Letter. Defines His
Position

Berlin Feb. 1e.-Thc discussion which mas
been recently proceeding the subject or the
Hebrew religion, under the heading or baoei
and Bible" has called forth letter signed py
the German Emperor in a Leipsic weekly. IN
which he defines his own position The Emperor
addressing himself to the theories Of Professor
DeIitsch, one OF the controversialists, says 1ha1
he thinks Delitsch made great mistake In ap-
proaching the question OF Revelations in po-
len,jc spirit The letter lays down the following
conclusions arrived at by Emperor William.
believe in the one and only God. We may
need a form in order to teach His existence
espec,alIy for our children. This form mas MIN
erto been the Old Testament. The present VET
sion of this will be positively and substantially
modified under the influence Of research through
i1scrintions and excavations. That does not
matter Neither does 1t matter that nluch OF sIe
oirnhus of the chosen people will thereby as
annear The kernel of the contents OF the Cid
Testament will remain always the same-HoC
and His works. Religion has never been the
resrlt OF science but the pouring out Of the
heart and being Of man from intercourse WIN
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
SORE NECK

Take SCOTS Emulsion for
scrofula. Children often have
sores on the neck that won't heal
I'D. The sores may come and 90.
Parents may not know what
the matter nor what to do.
Scrofula is the trouble and Scott S
Emulsion is the medicine.
SCOTS Emulsion b e ais the
sores. But that is not all. Scrof-
ula leads to consumption. This
is the real danger.
SCOTS Emulsion is the ounce
of prevention" that keeps off
consumption.
Wen sena you e ltte 70 Try q you Ike.
SCOTT & BOVINE. zoe Pearl street Kew YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
RECIPROCITY ADVANCED.
The Cuban Senate Committee Adopts the
Report

Havana, Feb. 19.--The report on the reclproc
ity treaty read and adopted this afternoon
at a meeting of the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations. Senator Bustamente. chairman
OF the committee and other committeeman
stated positively after the meeting that the
treaty will be reported tomorrow and that no
amendments will be recommended. The report
contains estimates based On official and other
information showing the advantageous effects
OF the treaty.
General Woods report on the military govern
p1ent of Cuba which is being finished here. is
nearly completed. 1t comprises fifteen volumes.
Considerable pressure is being brought TO bear
on President Palma induce him sign
the Soldiers Pay Loan bill. President Palma
saws he is considering the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
AMERICAN SCHOOLS IN TURKEY.
Not True That Presidents Demands Have
Been Ignored.

Constantinople Feb. 19-The statement pub
lished in the United States by news agency
yesterday, to the effect that the Sultan had
recommended that the Turkish ministers pass
over the demand OF President Roosevelt that 10
the American schools in Turkey be accorded
the same privileges as those Of France and
other nations enjoy, is entirely unfounded. Min
lister Leshman, since his return here, has been
actively pursuing the matter Of obtaining ON
cfaI recognition of American educational. char
table and religious establishments and
churches. and 1t is proceeding satisfactorily,
though slowly. A settlement is hoped for SOON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
RELATIONS RESUMED.
4 Ne7c German Minister for the
Caracas Post.

Berlin Feb 19-It is announced oflciaIy mere
that diplomatic relations between Germany anu
Venezuela have been renewed. The new MIN
lister. Herr PelIdram. will sail for Caracas mn
mediately.
London Feb. 19.-The Foreign Under seere-
tary Lord Cranborne, asked in the House
of commons to-day when the United states was
informed of the intention Of Great Britain ana
Germany to cooperate in the collection or claims
against Venezuela. He replied that no 1orrlai
,ntimation of the intended cooperation was
made to the United States, but the representa-
ttves of the two countries informed the Ahlerl-
can Government at different times that Great
Britain and Germany might be compelled 10 re-
sort TO coercion. Before the beginning OF the
hostile operations 1t was arranged that MI
Rowen should take charge of the British ana
German interests at Caracas The hrst denhl'e
nroposal for cooperation was made IN a as
match from the German Ambassador on July 20
A. the beginning of 1902 the British Govern
,,ant became aware that Germany was contem-
Mating resort to coercion. and by the middle
of Iulv the British Government concluded IL
might have to do the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
MAY MOVE BROOKLYN OIL WORKS.
Rumor that They Will All Be at Bayonne-
Copper Plant Reported Bought.

1t Is rumored in Beyonne that JOAN D. Rockefel-
Ter has obtained control Of the Oxford Copper
Works in that city, adjoining the Standard Oil
Works there and that il is his intention to abandon
the works o. the oil company at Brooklyn and
Long Island City and concentrate everything In
Bayonne. II the rumor IS true, the Standard Oil
Company has obtained the entire waterfront at
Constable Hook Recently the big oil plant at Con-
stable Hook has been enlarged and additional men
have been taken There now about
thousand men employed there. The Oxford Copper
Company is Of the constituent companies of
the International Nickel Company, which vas In
corporated last March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
BELGIUM HOPES TO SETTLE CLAIMS,

Among the passengers on the Kronprinz Wilhelm.
which arrived here from Bremen yesterday, was
Ferdinand Van Derheid, the charge d analres or
Belgium to Venezuela. Mr.. Van Derheid said he
was going to Washington 10 try TO get settle
nent of the claims of Belgium against Venezuela
The claim of Belgium. he said. was 100000 francs
and the right to continue the construction of the
waterworks at Caracas by Belgian engineers. lie
Loped make treaty with Minister Bowen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
THE OLDEST LIVING LEGISLATOR,

Fredericton, y. b. Feb. 19.-David Wark,
Ill. D., to-day entered upon the one hundredth
year his age and he claims the distinction OF
being the oldest living legislator in the world He
is member of the Canadian Senate having been
called to seat in that body the time Of the
confederation of all Canada. The Senator has
been lorger in public life than any other legislator
of thu present day. having spent more than sixty
one years in politics, Senator Wark Is I'm excellent
health He boasts his ability still saw wood
He expects 10 attend next months meeting of the
Senate at Ottawa, although he Wall have 70 travel
hundreds of miles 20 Go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
STIRRED BY GERMANY's SEA POWER.
British Home Fleet To Be Strengthened
Largely.

London, Feb. 19.-The Admiralty announces
an important reorganization of the home fleet
under the separate command Of Vice Admiral
Sir Arthur X Wilson who will relinquish his
command OF he Channel SQUADRON in May. 1t
is understood that, owing to the increase of
Germanys Baltic and North Sea naval power.
the government has decided largely to
strengthen the home fleet
Lord Charles Beresford's appointment to sue
coed yice-Admiral Sir Arthur r. Wilson in com
mand of the Channel Squadron is officially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20

Employees Of the road were being summoneu "
the main Office to be examined
The Lackawanna has been making eH1ehsiNe
improvements in the way or track eIe. ALUM III
near this point-unfortunately. the work hadn
reached this crossing yet-and on account OF thls
work our engines are subject to nag at every
crossing None Of the trains run fast IN TINS
800. ho~bnod T'his train had stopped at
station lust a little way off. and this was an
additional reason for going slow From all the
information we get there was absolutely no
blame 10 be attached to the engineer and the
accident was the result of no fault Of the
Lac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
BONILLA CAPTURES WARsHIP Z
Nicaraguan Expedition Said to Have Come
to Grief.

Panama, Feb. 12.-It is reported here that the
Nicaraguan cruiser Momotombo. having on
board an expedition sent by President Zelaya
to help President Sierra of Honduras. was re-
Gently captured by President-elect Bonilla, 10
whom General Sierra declined to relinquish the
Presidency.
Pedro jose Escalon has been declared elected
President of Salvador, succeeding General Rega-
Iado, and Calfxto Velado has been declared
Eire- President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
NO INVITATION TO GREAT BRITAIN.
Not Asked to Participate in Monetary Con-
ference.

London Feb. 19-Under Foreign Secretary
Cranborne, replying in the House of Commons
to-day to Sir Edward Sassoon, Liberal Union
ist, said that far as Great Britain was con-
cerned there had been no exchange Of CORE
spondence on the subject of the Mexican and
Chinese proposals TO the United States for the
establishment Of fixed relationship between
the moneys of the gold standard countries and
the silver using countries, adding that the Brit
ish Government had not yet been Invited to
participate in conference on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
TO REPORT ON WEsTFiELp WRECK.

Elizabeth, " j. Feb. IA fSpecian.-The Union
County grand jury viii hold special session next
Wednesday TO hear a report from the special
committee which II appointed on last Tuesday TO
investigate the work of the coroners jury Oh ti.e
TvestneId disaster The grand jury was not sat
fsded with the conclusion reached by the coroner
Jury. and decided TO continue the inquiry. ihe
committee practically completed its labors TINS
sfte-noon and Informed John W. Murray, io'e-
man of the grand jury, that it would be reaoy 10
submit its findings next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
COMPLAINS OF our POSTAL METHODS

Vienna, Feb I9-The Polish leader. Daesynski
complained in the Reichsrath to-day Of the action
of the United States postof1ce authorities in nor
issuing money orders in Austrian currency. He
said that this d serious matter. Many thou
sand Polish laborers i'll the United States. Who
unable 10 understand the postofice reguIa-
ttons. compelled to apply TO bankers for
drafts at great expense Herr Daesynskf asked the
Minister of Finance 10 endeaVOr TO persuade the
American authorities to change the present system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
THINK GERMAN PRESTIGE ENHANCED.

St Petersburg, Feb. 19.-Throughout the Ten-
ezuean imbrogio the Russian press was pro-
nouncedly pro-American The "Novoe Eremya"
especially published frequent editorials crticising
the Anglo-Cerman action. and defending Monroe
ism The paper mentioned. however, inclines TO
the belief that in the final outcome American
prestige will be damaged and German prestige in
creased. Keen interest has been shown in the
incident by the public, who genuinely anxious
for the success of American diplomacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
AGED MINISTER FIGHTS A DUEL

Budapest. Feb. IA duel with swords was
fought this morning between Baron Feieryarv
Minister of National Defence. and Deputy I.eng-
val. result OF the dispute in the Hungarian
Chamber on Tuesday, when the minister called
the Deputy liar for which he was rebuked from
the chair. Baron Feiervary was slightly wounded
three times N the right hand and this eventually
prevented him from continuing the contest. The
baron. who Is over seventy years OF age. declined
to refuse to accept the challenge on the score OF
his age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
CROPS IN FRANCE.

Paris, Feb. 19.-The official crop report shows for
winter wheat total sowing of 1851. 567 acres The
average condition for the whole of France IS 7o5
compared with $50 last year. Oats show total of
200 707 acres The average condition is 65I COM
pared with 644 last year. Rye shows a total OF
3.39S, 465 The condition is A4 compared with
rs in 1892 The average of 50 indicates good; 81
indicates fairly good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
AGITAToR TALKS FROM HIS PRISON.
SAYS the Macedonian Avalanche Still In
pends

Vienna, Feb 19.-President AIichaelovski Of
the Central Macedonian Committee, who was
arrested by order of the Bulgarian Government
on February 13, has been interviewed In the
prison at Sofia. He asserted that the arrest OF
the Macedonian leaders had not restrained the
Macedonian avalanche, and declared that the
Bulgarian and Russian governments and the
diplomats fail TO understand the Macedonian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
GERMANS HOLD ON TO REsTAURADoR

Porto Cabello. Feb. 19-The Venezuelan gun
boat Restaurador. which was captured by the
German cruiser Nineta on December Il, an
chored here to-day still flying the German flag.
The authorities have not yet been Informed that
she will be returned TO Venezuela.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
GUARDS SCANDAL IN THE COMMONS.

London. Feb 19The scandal involving the Off
GERS OF the Guards regiments brought up in
the House of Commons to-day The War Score
tary, Mr.. Brocrick, replying to question on the
subject. said that neither Lieutenant Colonel Kim
loch any other officer of the Grenadiers had
applied for trial by court martial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
STEAMSHIP AGREEMENTS.
Nh. Balfour Says That They Are Approach
ing COMPLETION.

London. Feb. 19,-Gerald Balfour. president Of
the Board of Trade in reply to a question to-
dav in the House of Commons. said the agree
ments between the British Government and the
International Mercantile Marine Company, and
the government and the Cunard Steamship Line
were approaching completion. They had been
delayed by complex diversity of interests and
nonts of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
BIG SUM FOR A SMALL JUG.

London Feb. lathe sum OF $500 was paid at
auction here this afternoon for small jug OF
Fulham ware. strapped with silver bands The
Jug which Is als inches high, inches in diameter
the 1881. discovered in cupboard
Of a church at West Mailing. Kent. few years
ago II sold to-day to aid IL the renovation
Of the church