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New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
HETERANS OF THE CUE.

The champions of cushions and carroms seem
to retain their skill and efficiency far longer
than the leading figures in most of the other de-
partments of popular sports. Theirs Is q dell
cate and gentle art not promotiVe OF early
decay In order to retain their mastery or an
the mysteries of the green cloth they are COM
pelled TO lead lives of moderation and regu-
larity. They are forced to abstain from apply
ing hot and rebellious liquors to their blood and
to avoid every source of weakness and debility IL
they desire to keep their places in the lists OF
competitors for high honors in the billiard halls
of Paris and New York.
There is the veteran Vignaux, for instance
Something like quarter century ago he was
carrying off prizes and earning distinctions on
both sides of the Atlantic. This month in the
international tournament on the banks or the
Seine he has displayed bis oldtime deftness, his
keenness of vision, his singular cunning in ma
nipulation Of the ivory globes, his amazing and
exquisite touch with the cue. Even in his ashes
may live his wonted fires but after notably
and impressively prolonged career he is still far
from sinking into his embers.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
amrsmcnfs.

Academy or NUSIC-s .fS-F1eroacra-
sAlCRICAE 7 1TEATRE-2-S 15-The Sporting DucheNs
..IASCo THEATRE-s-The Darling Of the Gods
sou THEATRES .2-Nancy Brown
ROADWAY THEATRE-S-The Silver Slipper.
a. ASINo-s:l5--A Chinese Honeymoon.
q lIkCI-fc THEATRE-2-l5-S-NaGde
: fSTTERTON THEATRE-s:l5-Tht Jewel Of Asia
TEEATRE-s-15-The BiIlionaire-
f-0F-N MI-SEE-2-s-The World IL Wax
EMPIRE TEEATRE-s2O-The Unforeseen
GARDEN THEATRE-s-If Were king
tfARRECK TkEATRE-Sl5-Nice ard Men.
HARLEM OPERA EOrSE-s:l5-The Cavalier
sol ARE THEATRE-s:l :l5-Mr. Fickwlck
IRVING PLACE THEATRES 20-Alt Heidelberg
kETTRS-Coatinu9us Performance
KNICKERBOcKER THEATRE-S-Mr Blue Beard
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-Io n m. to IL p m
Sportsmens Show.
Pavrtucket.
MAJESTIC THEATRES Wizard OF oz
NHATTAN THEATRE-s-Nsry Of Msgcala
NENDELSSoHN HALL-S-Song Recital
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-S15-~Secrge hen
Schels Requiem preceded by Concert, IN aid OF t"e
WorkinEnsn's School
E-ERAY ETLI. TTsEATRE-2-s-Magda-
W SANOy-s 20-The Girl with the Green Eyes
NE.RE- -NORK-s -15-In DahorneN.
3 ASTOR' 'S-Ccntauous Performance
PRINCESS TF5EATRE-2-S: :3o-The Frisky Nrs~ John-
PROCTORS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
VICTORIA THEATRFs-S:I5 S:I5-ResuTTectier
NALLACh'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sultan OF sun
MIST END TsEATRF-s-A Modern Maedalen
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
aaso1lork Daily gribm,ts
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1903
TIE VIEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS- Senate: The Philippines Cur
rency and the Agricultural and Postofhce Ap-
preparation bills were passed, and the Sundry
civil bill was considered - House: The
ARMY Appropriarion bill was sent TO the Presi-
dent. and the Fowler Currency bill was dis
cussed
FoREIGN.-King Edward informed ex-Gov-
ernor Francis that he would send Queen VIC
torias priceless collection of Jubilee presents
as his personal contribution to the St Louis
Exposition; several European governments are
showing interest in the success OF the exposl-
tion. - Cable dispatches from Salvador re-
port that President Sierra has suffered serious
defeat - Secretary Cham berlain sailed from
Cape Town for England: the London news
papers print laudatory articles regarding the
mission of Mr.. Chamberlain to South Africa.
- The Glasgow pig iron market was excited
and rising: it reported that a big buying
order had been received from America -
destructive hurricane visited the Samoan group
Of islands February - - Russia has
issued a warning TO the Slav States not to try
TO change the existing state of affairs in the
Balkan peninsula.
DOMESTIC.-The nlints of the United States
VIII soon begin work on the new currency for
the Philippines. The discovery OF a cure
for leprosy by an American physician in China
is reported. - The New-York Central Rail
road offered three postofice sites TO the govern
ment commission. Generals Roe and
Henry. Of the New-York National Guard, had a
conference with Secretary Root on the operation
House of Representatives voted unanimously in
favor Of bill asking Congress TO call con
vention to propose an amendment to the consul
tuition pro. iding for the election of Senators by
the direct vote OF the people.
CITY.-Stocks were dull and irregular. -
Il was learned that the embalming Of the body
Of Theodore Hagar1an as rushed on the ordel
of DR.. r. G Flower. - There was large
gathering Of Ne7v-Yorkers interested in munich
PAL reform problems at the opening session OF
the National Convention on Municipal owner
ship Of Public Franchises. number or ao-
dresses were made - 1t was generally ac-
cepfed in Wall Street that the Rock Island is
o1+O in he
rnent - Work begun on the PennSyl-
v9nia Railroad tunnel. - A f1fty-pound rock.
blown into the air by a blast. crashed through
the roof Of an apartment house into a private
hall not far from where a family were eating
dinner An Englshman who, after seNerai
cars had passed him because he STOOD on the
wrong corner held up A mOtorr1an with a re-
volver declared that his arrest was hkely 10
cause a rupture in the diplomatic relations OF
this country and England. - The Board OF
Fduca1ion approved the site chosen for the DE
Witt Clinton High School after an acrid depate'
THE Observation-Disclosures for today;
Fair The temperature yesterday hlshest' 10
degrees: lowest. % degrees.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
4 CHEERFUL PROSPECT.

Schenectady has more than fresh verdure
green trees. organ grinders and passionate DO
etry TO look forward to this spring Unless the
employers OF labor In the various building in
terests there surrender to the unions there will
be a general strike and building will be brought
10 a standstiil. The question Of wages is one
on which employers and employees seem to be
unable to agree. but. while that is nut forward
by the union people as the cause of the strikes
which seem TO be inevitable. the real cause is
the firm attitude of business concern which
despite the union demands refuses to discharge
an employe who earned the displeasure OF the
unions because he was National Guardsman
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
TEE TENEMENT HOUSE Law SAFE.


Governor Odell's frank declaration that ne
will approve of no amendments weakening 'he
Tenement House law will bring great colnlort
moi only to philanthropists but TO the mass ol
oitizans who live in one form or another OF com
bination dwelling and are interested in having
their homes properly safeguarded Inc GOV
ernor gives the most positive assurances thaI
he will stand by the Tenement House ComhlS
eioner and other local authorities in support OF
tho law If they can draw a bill making some
concessions to builders In minor matters "itn-
out seriously interfering with the law ne VIII
sign it. but he will not for an instant permit
anv interference With the laws general purpose
or scope.
Commissioner De Forest has from the nrst
been willing to agree to some changes 1he
law has been in operation a year. AND SOME
+hiDgs have been learned about It's workings
which can be taken advantage of for 1ts I'M
provement. These amendments VIII oouplies'
he made The speculative builders VINO nave
been wanting radical change, ana VINO nave
been demanding that three and SIX Ianlly
houses be withdrawn from the Jurlsdlcuon VI
the Tenement House Department, must reallze
that they are beaten. All they can hope 1or are
such concessions of detail as the local authorl-
+ies consider reasonable The law will still re-
main as drastic as Commissioner De Forest and
tbe friends of tenement house reform could
wish The Governor says it was lntended 10
be drastic that he is proud of the 1act thal
he signed it. and he does not fear the threats
of those who want to break it down.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, Feb. % (SpeciaD--The women of the
Cabinet circle who in Washington did not re-
ceive to-day.
Ash Wednesday was generally observed nut tne
invitations out for dinners and informal card par
ties and even dances, show that society will not
be too penitent enjoy itself mildly for the next
forty days
Miss Hldegarde McKenna, youngest daughter OF
Associate Justice and Mrs. McKenna is visiting
friends in New-York
Miss Beekman. of Nev-York. is guest at the
British Embassy.
Augustus Crane Hone. son of John Hone. OF
New-York whose engagement to Miss Alice Cas-
tIeman Of Kentucky, has just been announced, is
a grandson OF Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Crane, Of
Morristown N J.. who spending the winter in
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS TERN


The idea that the local and State authorities
were disposed 10 combine in support Of the prop
asi+ion 70 extend TO nine and perhaps to four
teen years the term of the Police Commissioner
of tfis CITY has been fostered by two classes of
persons. Democratic politicians Of the crafty
and calculating sort would like to have the Re
publican party made responsible for such a
measure in the year Of a mayOralty election be-
cause they believe it would be widely regarded
as an indecent grab at power. would provoke
hitter resentments, offend many who are dis
nosed 10 think well Of the present municipal ad-
rninistration and so help Tammany in the COM
ing campaign On the other hand, some ciu-
gems. sincerely approving the principle OF a long
term for the Police Commissioner for the rea-
sons given by Colonel Partridge and Mr. Phil
bin in their report to the Mayor. do not concern
themselves about the immediate political conse-
auences being imperviOus TO considerations
governing Others whose morality and civic
spirit are at least equal to their own.
But. whether attributable TO an illusion or to
q sinister desire TO make trouble, the talk about
the probability Of bill being passed to carry
out the recommendation of the Mayors COM
mission has been uncommonly foolish. and 1t is
not surprising that Governor Odell replied with
some tartness when the subject was mentioned
70 him yeSter0aE- N ny sDOulu L De queS-
Toned" said the Governor. about extending
General Greenes term? It is a negative prop
'sosition. The Mayor is against il, General
Greene is against il. and. under the circum-
stances. am against It, I should not indorse
such a proposition when the city authorities
'are opposed That expresses the facts and
the Governors attitude with sufficient clearness.
There can have been nc intelligent doubt as TO
the opinion Of Mayor Low, for in the second in
stairnent OF his message. published only week
ago he took care 70 state the obvious objections
70 the scheme IN a manner which Enthusiastically
showed that he considered them 10 be. for the
present at least conclusive.
During the short time since be undertook the
task which. as the Mayor has justly said. Colo
ncl Partridge made easier for him, General
Greene has satisfied the public that he is re
nlarkably well equipped to grapple with the
enormous difficulties ot his Office, and a great
number OF citizens undoubtedly wish that he
were fully assured OF longer period in which
50 reorganize the police force according 10 the
model by which he Is working. But we would
suggest 10 all who minded that they
probably have IL in their power 10 accomplish
their desire without calling on the legislature
for help which would almost certainly prove
hindrance. For nearly a year Mayor Lows ad-
nlinistration labored under the undeserved dis
advantage Of being constantly pecked at by
critics who did not really think ii was a failure,
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

William Potter was the man selected oy the
Unions as terrible example As a punishment
for his presumption in remaining III the Ma
tionaI Guard after he had been toid thet SUI
diers is pizen" he has been houndeo oy .ne
trades organizations, who are no" oreo'hs
their attention to the men who give the cliAen
soldier employment. The campaign VIII NOT pe
directed solely against the nrm py WHICH INC
outcast painter is employed put against al ~ .n
business houses connected with II III .Le JUL
80 ;na,,S+rv If is a cheerful outlook for
Snhenpptady
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
vassAR-WELLEsLEY DEBATE

Poughkeepsie, n Y, Feb z5--The deoaJers and
alternates for the intercollegiate debate between
wellesley and V1ssdr which II to be held at
Poughksepsie on April 2, nave been selected from
tuve1vs comuetIrors They are Katherine Morgan
'O2 of Kansas City: Edith Jackson. o. OF Kennetc
SQUARE, Penn; JEANETTE Taylor, o. of New-Yorki
Charlotte Rudy--rd, '0t OF BROOKLYN Helen True.
"a of Rochester and Anna StearnS. Oh OF Bangor,
Ne. One more contestant viii De CHOSEN "eelS
bafora tha debate The chairman OF the committee
is Clara Mildred Thompson. OF Atlanta Tne sub
iect is Resolved That economically IL is not ad-
yantageous TO the United States TO possess terrl-
tory in the tropics
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Some of those who sailed yesterday on tins
steamer Cedric for Liverpool were:
NJ and Mrs A A. Aver Henri Mouquin.
Vice Admiral Sir Lewis George L Peaoody
Hfr and Mrs Frederic de Roberts jr-. and family
2ftifsT Mrs. william Il. seward and
Nff~s M ga st P Flagg children
NJ u Forster Miss Mamie z. Sloan
Jose Garoe. nonl4S L S-liinldl
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Girls The Misses St.llInSn-
cou1 Mr.. and Mrs y. 2. Wander
CaDtain W H Gundry. lip.
r. ". Harding " alter r wa
Mrs. Ingraham Mr. and MIS- l. n WOOD
Mrs Jordan. gate
Among those who sailed yesterday for South
annpton on the ST. Paul were;
The Rev. and Mrs George Mr.. and Mrs John Weaver.
T. Ravard George Paugalo-
Mr. and Mrs T P Burgess Mrs A R Johnson
Miss Blanche +. Campbell Miss kathIeen - 1seT
Fgfchar1 Homes Captain 2. Tanblyu-
Booked on La Champagne, which sails for HaVrs
to-day, are.
NJ aud Mrs Harry B. Ep- Dr. and Mrs R " Stewart.
MIS- -1A-7i4Is F11A4ii-
l. Koch
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
A REGISTERS OFFICE SOUVENIR.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Why not make the twelve columns or tna
old REGISTERS Office a decorative feature OF CITY
Han Park? They could be set in a semi-eircle IN
front OF the city Hall aIong the edge OF the lawn
bordering the pavement. and surmounted oy
spheres or bronze eagles would not by any means
= t,srr-r,oria+s 7rhe small cost og such a me-
mortal OF the old building Is not the worst or ma
suggestion I l. -
Brooklyn. Feb. %. 1903.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Henry c. Forrest a Philadelphia inventor is
said to have devised improved machine for
conducting tht operation OF mercertzing. which
irnparts a silklike lustre to cotton thread and
cloth. If the story is true there will be money
in his patents for those who control them. Mer-
cerized cotton goods have developed great popu-
larity of late years being admirably adapted to
service as Innings and dress goods. Whether
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

The outgivings of public sentiment against
amendments of the Tenement House law which
will lessen the existing requirements for the
health and the welfare of the occupants OF such
buildings in any borough of New-Gork are be-
coming so frequent and earnest that the State
Senate and Assembly can hardly fall to be i'm
pressed Discussion of all matters bearing on
this important subject has been thorough
already that legislators cannot plead lack OF
complete information.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Strange tales get into print now and then as
to the use of drugs among the submerged
masses. A grotesque fable about a craze for
opium behind the bars of the prisons of this
State has gained some currency. Opium, NOR
phine and laudanum are costly. How could the
inmates of cells get hold of large quantities!
Absurd myths of a widespread craze for cocaine
among the plantation hands of the South nave
also been exploited. Cocaine is not cheap. In
what way could poor negroes obtain great deal
oP 10
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

The recent experience of Ithaca ought to
sound warning which Will be needed every
where Carelessness as to the wholesome condi-
ton of public water supply is crime, and
municipal officials to whom responsibility for
such negligence can be clearly traced ought TO
he severely censured if not imprisoned.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

The name of Father Drumgoole-'Fatner
Tohn'' as he was known among his frlenos-
will always be remembered with love and ven
GRAFTON by the people who Know how much
good has been ACCOMPLISHED by the poys mis-
sion of which he was the founder. The new
branch of the institution in Fifty-ninth st. and
,raptb-ave.. which was opened on Tuesday, is
another monument to the pious priest.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
this kind of merchandise will be any cheaper
Is another question.

The unpleasant ping pons OF the piston mas
been heard too much this year in the vicinity
of United States legations in Central America
and Western Africa. VIII it be necessary 10
establish cold storage Civil Service eAdii'ind
tion Of hot blooded candidates for diplomatic
offices in warm climates?
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

The ablest shipbuilders naturally reluctant
to bind themselves under heavy penalties to con-
struct enormous vessels sure Of keeping UP a
speed of twenty-five knots an hour under the
worst conditions of wind and weather. Never
theless, that is the hard requirement which the
British Government is anxious to exact for
new transatlantic giants which may be used
in an emergency in time of war. After all, there
are limits to achievements the ocean.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
KING LEOPOLD TO VISIT US?

Brussels. Feb. 25-The rumor which was, current
last fall that King Leopold viii visit the United
States is revived to-day in Il Etoile Beige
which says that the King will go 70 America for
the Easter holidays
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

San Juan p. r. Feb Miss Alice Roosevelt
daughter OF the President OF the United States.
has written IN reply to invitation from Miss
Elizabeth Hunt daughter OF Governor Hunt. that
she will pay her visit here early ia March
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Miss Amy Baker gives reception at the Gerrft
Smith Studio. in East Thirty-thiFd-st. on Monday.
from to 8 O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
a bout People and Socfaf Inczderfs.

aggravated grip. which developed into pneumonia.
is now cOnvalescine at Lakewood
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Mr. and Mrs. James 3. Taylor give a dinner to-
night at their house IN East Fiftieth-st followed
by theatre party.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Mrs. Trenor L. Park leaves here next week for
Jeky1 Island. Georgia. where her daughters have
already arrived.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Under-ocean cables are already so numerous
and so many now in process of con-
struction that the betting or the globe is be-
coming almost monotonous.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

The legislature would infiict srievous wrong
upon New-York were it TO fail to pass the much
needed Sinking Fund bill.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Some of those who sailed yesterday tins
steamer Cedric for Liverpool were:
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-07-24
PAID THE PENALTY
California wife Murderer Meets Death
on the oallows.

on the oallows.
Frederick c. Fisher was hanged
Tuesday In the state prison at San
Quentin, Cal. for the murder Of his
wife. He ascended the gallows with
smile on his face and expressed
no contrition for his act.
Frederick O. Fisher killed his wife
on April 20, 1903. in Riverside. The
crime created great excitement In
southern California and Fisher mar.
rowIy escaped lynchlng. The young
wife had a sore eyelid and the hus.
band suggested that she inhale chic
reform In order 10 undergo an opera.
ton. She consented and soon became
insenslble, Previously Fisher had
had his wife's life insured for 81 900.
While she was unconscious he poured
oil on her body and attempted 10 de.
stroy II by setting FIRE 10 the build.
Ing The evidence against the man
was slight when he was arrested upon
suspicion. but after several nights In
jail he srnt for the sheriff and con.
fesscd
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-07-24
WYOMING LYNCHING
TWO CONDEMNED MURDERERs
AND OFFICER KILLED.
Mob Attacks Basin Jail and Murder q
Deputy Sheriff In Endeavor to
Secure Prisoners. Who Were
Shot to Death.

News has been received Of a bloody
lynchlug which occurred at Basin.
wyo, on Sunday. aud OF an appeal
for help from Sheriff Fenton. OF Big
Horn county. who has arrested mum.
her OF prominent cattlomen near
Thermopolis. and has appealed to the
governor Of Wyoming for assistance
Of the militia In getting his prisoners
to the Basin Jail
The lynchlne resulted In the killing
Of two condemned murderers. and
also in the shooting OF a deputy sher.
IN. G. r. Pierce. who died instantly
The murdercrs were Jim German. who
killed his brother about year ago
and ran on with his brothers wife.
and n prisoner named Walters. a trav.
cling man. who killed a widow named
Hoover at Thermopolls Hot Springs
two years ago because she refused TO
marry him
a mob Of about thirty men. un.
masked. and in perfect order rode up
the east bank OF the Big Horn, dis.
mounted. tethered their horses and
compelled the ferryman TO carry them
across the river
They made no demonstration until
they entered Basin. when FIVE shots
were FREQ as warning.
Tho mob proceeded at once to tho
building which Is a court house and
iall combined and fred vollcy into
the Jail Deputy Pierce and Special
Deputy Geo s. Mead were guarding
the prisoners at the time. ono bullet
grazed Mead's shoulder and entered
Plerce's heart, killing him instantly,
Members Of the mob then quickly
procured telephone poles and battered
the iall doors down. They first came
20 Walters. who was crouchcd on his
cot, pltoously begging for mercy. No
needless torture was resorted to. Wal.
tiers was shot instantly.
A stlll more alarming state Of AZ
fairs Is reported from the vicinity OF
Thormopois. About six weeks ago
as the result Of a feud that has been
80 bitterly wagcd a sheopman. Ben
MinnIck was killed by cattlomen.
sheriff Fcnton. II rs claimed. has
captured the murdcrers, who are all
prominent catt omen. and whose
names have been withheld on account
Of threats made against them. Sher.
IN Fenton Is unable 10 get his prison.
ers To Basin.
II Is claimed the same mob that
lynched German aud Walters. are
sympathizers. and have declared that
Sheriff Fenton win never get out OF
this locality alive with his. prisoners.
Sheriff Fonton has wired the gov.
ornor OF Wyoming for permission 10
use tho militia at Lander. and has alao
sent n telephone message to Cody,
Basin, Meeteetse and other Wyoming
towns for volunteers TO assist him I'm
unfolding tho Jaw.
Everywhere hardy westerners are
responding TO the call armlng them.
selves. and Fastening toward Their.
mopolis. II IA probable that the mi.
litia will be ordered to the scene and
a bloody battle may be fought.