davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun., 1903-04-04
THE RED CROSS DISSENSIONS.
Fun Reports to he Presented to tho @ euerai
Conference and to Congress.

WASHINGTON, April s.-As the present
chaotic conditions in the American National
Red Cross are likely to continue until Con-
gress can act. it is probable that the Inter-
national Society at its meeting in Geneva
next summer will be called upon to settle
some points in the dispute.
A full report Of the existing conditions In
the American society will be made TO the
Geneva conference by Brig. Gen. John
NJ. Wilson, former Secretary John w. Fos-
ter and others comprising the COMMITTEES
of Washington members OF the Society
Some members Of this committee will
undoubtedly attend the Geneva conference
and present the memorial which is to be
prepared, setting forth the illegahty OF
the present American organization through
the violations of It's charter and the with
drawal of the President Of the United States
ard his Cabinet from membership on the
general board.
The legal existence Of the present organ.
ization Is questioned by the members. OF
the so-called minority, who contend that
the resignation of the President and CAbinet,
who by the law Of incorporation are desig-
mated as members, takes away from the so
ciety its rights under that charter, which
made the society responsible to the Govern
ment of the United States. Another memo
rial to the same effect will be presented 10
Congress next December and a complete
reorganization Of the society will be asked
The sun., 1903-04-04
How Can You Entertain on 81, ,sOOs

To THE EDITOR oF THE SCN-Sir: ] get
salary OF q. 500 n year. The nature Of my
business is such that | come in contact anu
associate with men the most of whom are
much above me in the social and financial
worlds I am frequently dined. and OF oourse
have TO dine others in return form totnr
close friendships among nv business asso
GATES ! am often invited with my fsinuy 10
their homes and royalty entertained 81,
As a matter Of cour-s ] feel under ophTs-
tions to entertain them a; my, own honf
This means that am compelled 10 hvs m
better locality than I otherwise would ~ ~
nay rent that | really cannot anord
unfortunate part of u is that all OF my uu,.
ness friends seem 10 have the impressloii .h
my salary is twice as much as II rehLy
Under the circumstances. 10 MAINTAIN ~. ~
dignity Of my position requires an the IVA VHnd
i can earn. and az the end OF the year nm
ths RAINY day NV employers cannot or
will not appreciate the situation ~
reason 10 know that the results OF my wornIg
satisfactory The problem ] am conlron,nr,ss
with Is. How am ! to meet the reaulrehi,t,,iIe i,,iIe
OF the situation and yet bo able 70 fsw htgh
money! | am 40 years oi age ana " n''
time I made beginning In that alrecuva a.
The man who. by reason OF MS buriheSr,su
Obliged 10 keep up appearances on IN
salary IL up against a serious proposinrSSn,.
thai is IL he desires 20 save money. lhe~LE
mnst he Others who are similarly sieuatrn.
and / v ould like TO hear from them a. " w
methods they pnrsue TO keep their hseN3siS'
NEw YORK, March 81
The sun., 1903-04-04
"As 1t Is In the Philippines"

Ske publishers Of As 1t Is in the Phil
fppines,' by the swindler and eI-convict
now styling himself EDGAR G. BELLAIRs,
informed us yesterday Of their intention
TO retire that volume from the market.
This prompt decision should be regarded
not only as evidence Of their good faith
in the matter OF the original publication,
but also as an act of positive kindness to
Gen LEONARD WooD.
The bearing of the books withdrawal
upon public confidence in Governor TAFT
and his administration Of affairs in the
Philippines amounts to nil, one way or
the other, so far as we can see.
To crafty not unreasonable curiosity
on the part OF our readers, we reproduce
elsewhere on this page the portrait OF
CHARLES BAILENTINE, formerly Of Nor
folk county. England, which appears in
the revised edition OF Inspector BYRNEss
monumental work. This photograph Of
him was taken nearly twelve years ago by
the experts in Mulberry street. with oil the
skilful attention to artistic effect which
distinguishes the negatives produced in
that establishment. We are informed
that in his latest avatar BALLENTINB has
worn a mustache.
The present exact location OF BEL
LARS is unknown to US. For that
very REASON the exhibition of his likeness
msv'be y service 10 susceptible officers
of the army. to military aspirants for
The sun., 1903-04-04

carried on by the irresponsible band
who have sought for 80 many years TO
make money by blackmailing important
corporate interests.
Can a remedy be found for such at
tacks as those which have been unmasked
in the courts against the Metropolitan
Street Railway ard the Southern Pacific
Railway? So long as the New York
stock market is law unto itself, free
from the Government control which is
30 rigid in France and other European
countries, the remedy must come to a
large extent from within. Dealings
on the Stock Exchange require an un-
usually high degree of candor and hon
esty on the part OF those taking part in
them. either as brokers or investors. 1t
is the duty of the committee having
charge of admissions to the board to see
that every member lives up to the highest
ideals in this respect.
There Is one outside force capable
Of exercising an important influence in
the matter. This Is the management Of
the large banks. Few OF the buccaneers
Of the stock market attempt to carry on
their operations wholly with their own
capital. They look to the banks for
assistance. and usually for assistance in
very large amounts when they are carry
ing on their most reckless gambling for
profits. The banks are fully secured so
far as the direct guaranty for a given
loan il concerned, without regard to the
character Of the borrower, because they
hold stocks under ample margins. There
is higher consideration, however, which
the far-sighted banker should take into
account. This is the fact that he acts
as the trustee for his depositors. Many
of them are investors and nearly all are
business men whose interests are likely
to be injuriously affected by fraudulent
manipulation Of the market, which not
only disturbs stock market values, but
reacts finally upon the accommodation
granted in business transactions and in
jures American credit abroad in COM
mercial enterprises perhaps as much as
in those belonging more strictly to the
world Of finance. The leading bankers
Of New York should not forget their
obligations as trustees for the public.
They would be entirely justified in with
drawing all accommodation to men who
have shown that they use their great
powers and judgment not as trustees
for the public good. but as unscrupulous
adventures for the purpose Of filching
money from honest investors.
The sun., 1903-04-04
There is good deal OF significance in the

There is a good deal OF Significance in the
movement started by number Of English
members Of the House Of Commons and
others interested in the preservation Of the
Independence Of the minor Balkan States,
TO have the European Powers sign a proto-
col binding them not to dismember Turkey.
II the rumored secret agreement between
Russia, Austria and Italy looking 10 the
partition Of European Turkey exists, it
could only become effective without a war
on condition that 1t was assented to by the
majority Of the other Powers signatory OF
the Treaty OF Berlin, Germany, France and
England. Germany il. 30 far, an uncertain
factor while, whatever the sentiment Of the
French Government on the subject. there
is strong public opinion in France that sides
with the English Members Of Parliament.
IL. has been evident for some weeks back
that a crisis was impending in Balkan
affairs. and unless the Turkish Government
succeeds In restoring order all over the dis
turbed districts in brief period, larger
trouble may be precipitated sooner than is
expected. If France stands by her ally,
Russia, and Germany remains neutral on
condition that the Sultan h left at Constan-
tinople with all the territory necessary to
secure to him the control Of the Bosphorus
and Dardanelles. England would be left
isolated In reply to the representations
made to him, Lord LANsDowNE Is said to
have promised to take the matter under
consideration. That he has already done
in his reply to the notification be received
from the Russian and Austrian Govern
ments Of the arrangements they had made
In connection with the reforms IN Mace
donia. There has been 40 far, however, no
indication that the British Government
has come 10 any decision on the subject,
The sun., 1903-04-04
Let our despatch paint the


The constable was lust as quick. and while
CRIrcHEL held him, TMBERIAKE relieved him Of
his two guns, six x-shooter mag axine revovers. and
bowie knife. The constabes threw the knife on the
ioor but departed with the guns 10 satisfy the
claim. cHHs's clothing was torn on and the bed
pulled apart"
The enemy marched of with the ar
tillery. They left him his bowie knife
in contempt. The odds were all in the
Colonel's favor. Two to one, and those
two constables The Colonel had two
guns and a knife. II he had been as
formidable as he looks, would he not have
slain not merely two but one hundred
men, il he could have found them? 1t
should take at least 100 oonstables to
make one Colonel; and yet two Of those
despised, unwarlike plebeisns captured
Col. JACKS armament
We record these facts, IL facts they be.
with sorrow, almost with shame. Col.
JACK CHINN has been on a war footing
for years. He is the most terrible ar
mored cruiser in the Kentucky feet.
If two constables can carry of his guns,
two constables can carry of any Ken
lucky Colonels guns. Our last illusion
ceases to illude. The igniferous Ken
tucky Colonel is a Quaker, disciple Of
ToLsToY, sucking dove. The Age OF
Colonelcy is gone
The sun., 1903-04-04
LEISHMAY SEES THE SULTAN.
He Promises 10 Grant the Concessions
Asked For BY This Government.

He Promises 10 Grant the Concessions
Asked For by This Government.
WASHINGTON. April 3.-The State Depart
ment received a telegram to-day from
John @. A. Leishman, United States Minis
information that, after many delays, he
had secured an audience with the Sultan.
Mr.. Leishrnan presented to the Turkish
sovereign an autograph letter from Preei-
dent Roosevelt. in which the President
politely but firmly pointed out the necessity
on the Sutan's part Of granting conces-
sions on behalf Of American schools in the
Ottoman Empire and more liberal treat
ment of former subjects Of the Sultan who
had returned to the empire after having
become naturalized citizens OF the United
States. Mr.. Leishman says that the Sui
tan promised to grant these concessions,
and that his interview was highly salts
factory.
One OF the concessions promised by the
Sultan will be hailed with delight by the
people from Syria and other countries In
the Sultan's dominions who elnigrsted TO
the United States, The Turkish Govern
ment refuses to recognize the right OF
subject TO expatriate himself, and many
Of those who have left the empire without
its permission have not only been pro-
hcTlDcO, Dut IfSfuUcfb VI tHcii
manning behind in the European and Asiatic
possessions OF the Sultan have been sub
jected to espionage and frequently to pun
ishment.
OF the large number Of male subjects in
the United States many left wives and
families behind in their native land, the
women and children being forbidden TO
quit the limits OF the Ottoman Empire.
Many members OF the Syrian colony In
New York are thus separated from their
families. Under the concessions to be granted
by the Sultan the wives and children OF
former Turkish subjects who reside in the
United States will be permitted to Join
husbands and fathers.
Another important concession promised
concerns graduates OF the American n1edi-
cal. dental and other professional schools In
the Sultan's possessions. Permission has
been refused theee graduates TO practice In
the Ottoman Empire. They are now to
have the right to do so.
The action Of the Sultan removes the last
ground Of complaint against his Govern
ment, and will mark the establishment OF
more friendly relations between Turkey
and the United States.
The sun., 1903-04-04

To rns EDITION OF The SUS-Si,: In Cooper
Institute on last Sunday evening, Dr. Knox. In his
lecture on International Ethics" made the state
meut that during the trouble between France and
china the Unit ed States stood by and seosd France
on," / take the most emphatic exception 10 the
word "erred" being used In connection with any
ming that the United States Government has ever
aid or done There Ia q sneaky atmosphere about
the word that doesnt accord very well with the
history OF past words deeds Of the United States
and above board In dealings with other nations
and IL Is the complaint Of those other nations to-
day that we are so.
In the Cooper Institute audiences there are from
one quarter 10 one third OF the people who do
moi as vet read or write our language nueBtiy.
Now the writer thinks that II Ia nothing shou Of
criminal for an Anne can TO stand on Peter Coopers
pressIon OF the United States Government that
Dr Knox did on last sunday night. ". W.
PEOPLES INSTITUTE CLuB a. 2ii East Four
teentl
The sun., 1903-04-04
YELLOW FEVER MOSQUITOES.
Assistant Surgeon Grubbs Demonstrates
That They Can he Carried by Vessels.

Innt lney Stn DC SuTT1cu " vcseeD'
WASHINGTON, April s-Assistant Sur
geon Grubbs. In charge Of the Gulf quaran-
tine station. has settled the question as to
what extent and under what circumstances
mosquitoes infected with yellow fever
germs can be carried by vessels. From
June to Novem Der last he inspected vessels
arrivin z from ports where the presence OF
the stegomyia render them liable TO infec-
ton.
OF the eighty-two vessels from possibly
yellow-fever ports. sixty-hve had no mos
quitoes on board at any time during the
voyage; five had the insects on board at port
Of departure; nine reported the appearance
en- route Of culex, or harmless mosquitoes,
and three brought stegomyia to the station.
All three Of the last group were from Vera
Cruz, a yellow-fever port, and the voyages
lasted on an average seventeen days.
Surgeon Grubbs gives the mosquito his
tory Of each of the three and reaches these
conclusions:
First. that mosquitoes can come aboard
a vessel undet favorable conditions when
the vessel lis not over fifteen miles from
shore; second, that stegomyia can be car
ried from Mexican or West Indian ports
70 those of our Gulf States; third, that they
can board a vessel lying at anchor half
mile or less from shore, being conveyed by
the open lighters used or flying aboard, and,
finally, that a vessel moored short dis
tance from land may become infected With
yellow fever, our old beliefs to the contrary
not wit hstanding.
The sun., 1903-04-04
Shamrock III. and Our Last Defender.

Sud"TOCA III anu our Loss DchehuVa'
Taking our bearings as we'll as the
hazy data permit, We are forced to con-
clude that Shamrock III. is not 80 much
better than Columbia, il better at all.
On Thursday, in comfortable sailing
breeze, with club topsails up, Shamrock
III. beat Shamrock |. three minutes in
a beat Of six miles. In the first race
of 1899 Columbia beat Shamrock l., in
a comfortable sailing breeze, with club
topsails up, nine minutes and fifty-two
seconds in a beat Of fifteen miles. Ac-
cording to the rate OF sailing on Thursday,
on a beat of fifteen miles Shamrock Ill.
would have beaten Shamrock ]. seven
minutes and half. On the run home
Columbia beat Shamrock l. twenty-five
seconds. Possibly Shamrock Ill. would
have beaten Shamrock I. shade more;
possibly not.
Even il Shamrock /. is better balanced
than she was, through cut-down OF her
rig, we doubt that she is faster. Sham
rock III. is too new to be in perfect tune;
vet there is a rumor that she carries
Shamrock lis well-stretched rigging;
and as her sail is reported excellent, it
may we'll be that she has really very
small margin for improvement.
So long as he lives We shall welcome
Sir THOMAS LIPToN here as would-be
owner of the Americas Cup; but, look
ing at the statistics at hand, we cannot
feel sure that Shamrock III. carries him
much forrarder on his quest
Reliance, which is to be launched a
week from to-day, is believed to be the
most OF an experiment that HERREsHoFF
has ventured on since his first big keel
boat, the Defender. II the new boat fails
Sir THOMAS may have his wish. But the
chances against her failure are great.
The sun., 1903-04-04

though circumstances may at any moment
call for one.
1t Is to be remarked that while the En-
glish Members Of Parliament are asking
the Government to invite others to alb
stain from acquiring more territory In the
Balkans. England herself is stalking out
great extension OF her frontier In the Alden
hinterland In southern Arabia, with 5000
British and Indian soldiers protecting the
surveying parties against the Turkish
troops whom they have forced to retreat.
The sun., 1903-04-04

administrative glory, to easily ap-
preached civilians, and to commercial
and social circles generally. Remember
Inspector BYRNBs's warning:
He has visited every country on the face OF
the globe. and the number OF his victims runs into
the thousands The most successful part he plays
Is that OF q society confidence man. The best
families In England. France. Australia and Canada
have been taken In by ~ ssavity."
How interesting, in vie W of this expo
sure, is the judgment Of the author Of
:" AS 1t Is in the Philippines that Coy
ernor TAFT is a most agreeable man
socially, but not possessed OF real SIN
oerity of character; that Gen. LUKE L.
WRIGHT is a typical Southern gentle
man in all that the best sense Of that
term implies, but somewhat lacking in
strength Of purpose; that the membe rs
OF the Commission have never been
openly accused in public court OF
dishonesty and immortality, but while
there b little doubt that their honesty
is irreproachable they are plainly in
competent TO govern the Philippines;
that TAFT IL not the man for the place;
that the difference between TAFT and
WooD is that the former is politician
and trimmer, while the latter is dip
lomat and q statesman, and 1t is to be
hoped that in American interests such
a man as LEONARD WOOD will succeed
TAFT in the Philippines, and such a
form OF government as was founded in
Cuba will succeed the present top-heavy
organisation
The sun., 1903-04-04

Our only objection to the Brown bill In
the Senate for a thirty thousand dollar
statue to ALEXANDER HAMILTON is that the
site is to be In Albany instead Of in New York.
A thirty y-thousand-dollar statue here would
be but tardy recognition Of one Of the very
greatest Of American public men; and,
secondarily. 1t would rid US Of the petty
little figure that now discredits HAMILTON
and disfgures the landscape on a lawn In
Central Park near the reservoir.
The sun., 1903-04-04

To rur EDITOR or THE sus-Sr: In referring
IN the general use OF motor buses In London, you
sneak OF u as another achievement for American
brains and capital" Wouldn't Il be greater achieve.
ment N some OF the said brains and capital were
appled 10 ne Improving Of transportation facilities
in this city instead of giving the Londoners the
benent The vehicle described was far superior 70
any car or bus used here. " decency and comfort
are considered. But New Workers have the cattle.
car habit and It's hard TO break them Oft
Nyw YoRK April 2 LoSDosIR.
The sun., 1903-04-04

Prom tbs Baltimore Neus.
The bloodhound. he grows ell to jaws
The deerhound grows 70 feet;
The reindeer grows 70 r1bs because
The lean dog ts most ncet.
The pug dog grows 70 grare the han-
Ths house dog grows 70 gratoS;
The dachshund doesn't grow al all
He only elongatcs-
The sun., 1903-04-04

The new liquor law and the Mortgage
Tax bill were but symptoms OF the craze to
tax. That is a disease that should be cured
radically. No more tax measures should
be considered In the Legislature.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-07
Socially.

Mrs. Elmer Lucas, being on the
eve of departure for Tennessee to
Join her husband. her friends called
ON her on Tuesday evening at the
home of her sister Mrs. L. L. Fisk
Mrs. Lucas was very much sur.
prlsed but was equal to the occa.
sion. About 10 o'clock elegant re-
freshments were served at the con-
cluslon of which Mrs. Mary E.
Jackson In behalf of the company
presented Mrs. Lucas with a beau.
tiful ring set with opals, emeralds
and pearls, and 1t being the birth
day of Leon Fisk he was also pre-
sented with plain band ring.
At a late hour the company
dispersed, wishing Mrs. Lucas and
family prosperity and success in
their new home and wishing Mas
ter Leon Fisk many happy returns
OF his birthday. Those present
were, P. H. Slevin and Miss Whar-
ton, of New Martinsville. Misses
Irwin, Brennaman, Crlswell, Karr,
Mesdames Bowen, Ellsworth, Kel-
ley, Crispip, Hiliiard, Wasson, Cup
ler, HolIibaugh. Jackson, Fisk,
Wiugrove, MCCLELLAN and Kidd.
Master Icons guests wereI Misses
Bowen, Crispiu, MCCLELLAN, Lucas,
and Fisk, Masters, Ellsworth, Bow
en-, Crispin, McGillan's and Frank
Lucas. ONE PRESENT.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-07
Taught Him a Lesson
He Will Remember.

A certain young man was taught
a lesson last evening Just after dark,
near the north end of the boa:d
walk leading 10 the depot, that he
will not soon forget. He was a
genuine specimen of the abnoxious
masher and attempted to force his
attentions upon a young lady who
was passing along the street. The
young man was felled TO the Icy
pavement by the brave little woman
by some sort of cudgel she had In
her hand, after which she kicked
him repeatedly on the face to en-
phaslze her indignation. The ac'
tlons of the woman were loudly ap-
plauded by those who witnessed
the affair.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-07

The home of Robert Floyd, of
near Warrington, Marion county,
was blown up with nitro glycerine,
by some unknown miscreant, one
night last week, killing Mr. Floyd
and his wife, who were asleep In
the room directly ovrr where the
explosion took place, hnt servant
gill who was In an adjoining room
was but slightly hurt. No real mo.
tive has yet been assigned for the
dastardly deed, but 1t Is thought
the perpertrator expects TO bene.
fit by his crime In the future pro-
viding the minions of the law over
take him and may the time speed
lily come when the low cowardly
murderer of this old couple may
meet his just dues.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-07
Demise of Miss Cat!ett.

The large host of friends of Miss
Mary Catlett will bespained to learn
of her demise, which occurred at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed
ward SomervIlle, of the South Side,
at four o'clock this morning.
Deceased was In the 25th year OF
her age and her death was due to
typhoid fever and congestion of the
brain. Miss Catlett had made her
home in this city for about four
years, during which time she had
made hest of warm friends who
will greatly deplore her untimely
death. Her parents reside at
Barnesvllle, Ohio, where her re-
mains will be taken this evening on
the 4.5S train for interment.