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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

cu-b % receive and discharge merchandise n
CITY without alleys must necessarily suher IN
that way. but the evil has grown 70 outrageous
rroportions in New-Yorz- In treating OF mat
subject the committee makes the particularly
interesting suggestion that trucking suoWays
upder Pine and Fulton SITS, from river TO river
could be built 70 relieve the congestion OF cross
town traffic. without hindrance TO rapid transit
operations present or future. A subway Tor
freight under West-st. and an elevated ROAD
above n for pedestrians and certain classes or
vehicles are also proposed. II Is an obvious
fact that the possibilities Of West-st have never
been more than half utilized. and It viii he
strange II such a waste IS permitted 10 continue
indefinitely.
We have attempted nothing more than 70
convey an idea Of the scheme OF street changes
which the Municipal Art Society submits to
puhlic consideration in the report OF It's COM
mittee. Whether or not Il is in the main
iudicious and practicable, 1t represents a disin-
terested effort to improve municipal conditions
and IS deserving OF a kinder fate than usually
attends the voluntary labors Of public spirited
ossgv0ue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
IRVING on CHICAGO.

Unless the reports sent from Chicago are
wholly distorted. Sir Henry Irving in n speech
on the stage in that city did not exhibit his
usual moderation and self-restraint. He is re-
ported as denouncing Jacks in Office" who
took action after the Iroquois Theatre fire
which was intended 10 prevent the possibility
OF any similar calamity in the great city of
the West. Sir Henry should bear in mind that
such a horrible disaster as that with the loss
Of six hundred lives, chiefly those Of women
and children, was enough TO Justify the closing
Of every unsafe pace Of amusement in any
part Of the world.
No playhouse or other resort anywhere should
be allowed TO keep its doors open unless It is
protected against fire and panic There is 2
possibility, however. that the Chicago reporters
did not catch Sir Henry's precise meaning. The
elocution OF the great English actor and man.
ager is not Ike unto that of other men, and the
accuracy Of few OF the Chicago reporters is
not always fiawleSs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
LET THE BRONX SPEAK OUT.

The Mayors hearing the Rip Van Nlnkle
railroad permit takes place ct the City han
this afternoon. 4 strong demonstration from
the business interests of The Bronx should be
made. in order TO show the Mayor the demand
for his veto on the permit granted by the Board
of Aldermen to the concern whose rights ana
privileges have been on the bargain counter so
recently.
The projectors OF the Port Chester road, whose
application for the very privilege now granted
10 the resurrected Westchester company mas
been held up for eight months, expect to have
trains running in year and half after all
the permits have been granted. The Board OF
Aldermen is the only obstacle in its way. win
the Mayors veto on the preposterous action OF
the Aldermen and with the passage of the Car
penter- Wainwright home rule bill at Albany,
the way will be cleared for the completion OF
the transit system so sorely needed by the
North Side.
The Mayor, whose independence has been
manifested on several occasions, we feel sure,
needs only to be convinced Of these considera-
lions TO interpose his veto. The people Of The
Bronx should make themselves heard with no
uncertain sound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

title and enoluments until the House itself de-
cided 10 unseat him. In the last Congress a
Missouri Democrat James J. Butler whose
election was also tainted with the grossesC
frauds, fought TO the last TO hold MS seat
against a decision Of the Elections Conllnlt'ee
that he was not lawfully chosen. Not long
since. however, a Chicago Democrat. Mr.. Nc
Gam. convinced that be was fraudulently elect
Cd. made no defence against contest Instituted
bv his Republican opponent. Mr.. ShafrothS
action deserves every commentator. No one
suspected that he had any hand IN the frauds
which won him his certificate. He could nave
SUNK behind his personal consciousness OF IN
nocence and awaited legal custer. IL Is 10 MS
credit that. once he mad discovered the tru'h
OF the situation. he refused TO RETAIN on any
shadow OF technicality, a seat that was not his
He mas set an example worthy of Imitation by
all politicians tempted TO stcop to similar re-
ceiverships OF stolen goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

The bulletin OF the Municipal Art Society,
sust made public. relating to the city's thor
ouchfaros embodies the results OF patient and
intelligent work on the part OF the committee
appointed 10 consider that important subject
II covers so much ground that q decisive judg-
ment upon the report as a whole cannot be pro-
nounced and should not be attempted offhand
but there is no risk in saying that II is full OF
interesting suggestions. The committees pro-
posals. so.ne OF which are undoubtedly open TO
question are submitted with a view 10 indi-
eating a plan OF Development and in the hope
that they may lead TO q profitable discussion.
Il is an acknowledged fact that tn ignorance
OF its destiny New-York was unfortunately laid
out. The north and south streets are too few,
and the utility OF diagonal streets was not CON-
pretended. The general plan cannot be changed,
but some Of the disadvantages resulting from
Il may be overcome. II Is suggested that dag
onal avenues might be cut from the entrance Of
the Williamsburg Bridge at Dolancey-st 10
Cooper Union and 70 the entrance OF Manhat-
tan Bridge and there are numerous recon-
mendations In the report relating 10 the widen
ing and extending OF streets which are now far
less useful than they are easily capable OF be-
ing made. There are places in which arcades
are practicable, and some streets which end
that disability removed. General propositions
OF this character are not likely 10 provoke dis
sent while many OF the committees specific
suggestions. which we cannot consider in de-
tai az present seem reasonable on first thought
They should at least contribute 70 the ultimate
adoption Of a comprehensive scheme OF street
Improvement, without which the unconnected
proceedings OF successive administrations are
sure 10 prove unsatisfactory II not actually
harmful
As 20 some Of the committees conclusions
there need be no hesitation in expressing a
definite opinion. There can be no doubt for ex-
ample that the limited spaces theoretically re-
served for public use are 10 a great extent IN
3ustihably Obstructed. Sidewalks are selhshlv
ano Illegally appropriated 10 private ends. being
encountered with showcases. awning posts. en-
croaching stoops. etc Roadwavs are uncon-
-"ionably blocked by trucks backed ND 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
GRADUATES cLUs INCORPORATED

A certificate OF Incorporation OF the Graduates
Club OF New-York City was fled at Albany yssser.
day. the objects stated IN the certidcats balm,
TO promote intimate relations between tho univer.
sites and colleges Of the United States and th.-
graduates and 70 establish and maintain IN this
city a clubhouse, q reading room and library For
its members. The board OF governors Is as fol.
lows: Albert T; dOench. c. E Meleney. Verne u
Bowie. Burton ". Wilson. Frederick O. HOdEdon
William W. COe, Allan L Fowler, 5. Victor Con-
slant. Frank +. Van der Veur. Andrew G.. LOOMS
John A. Cutter. Albert p Marble, Arthur Ii
TOwnshend and Lee 3. Durstine. Among the men,
beers Or. John a. Cutter. James b. Reynolds
Perlee 7. Austen. the Rev. DR.. EDhraim Cutter
Isaac B. HOsfOrd. Even II. Emery. Robert
TOWne, Q. ". Bryan. Lincoln f. ROwley Nathan
Appleton. David L. Lawson. William o. Pratt W.
g. Wilson. Ellington Scott and William c. Haglstt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.
Co. -. rRInuNn nuREAu.l

IF7oN THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Feb. 1.-the Secretary OF Com
merce and Labor and Mrs. Cortelyou recalled the
Invitations for the Cabinet dinner they 20
have given tonight owing to the death Of Sena-
tor Hanna
William Barrett Ridgely gave a shrove Tuesday
dance tonight for his debutante daughter. Miss
Catharine Ridgely. which closed the dancing sea-
for the majority Of the young people OF fash
ionable society. Miss Ridgely also gave tea
yesterday afternoon in compliment to several house
guests.
Assistant Secretary Oliver Of the War Depart
ment. who recently returned to his duties after q
severe attack of grip. has had a relapse and IS
confined 20 his room.
Lieutenant General ChaIee IS the guest OF Gov
ernor Odeu at Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
APPEAL FOR BOOKS Foa ARMENlANs.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Armenian refugees who have reached
this city since the massacres OF 1851 stand IN
need OF a little library to which they may resort
and have donated sum with which tho Rev
Frederick D. Greene and their pastor. the Rev.
II. r. Garabadian. have imported books nom Con
bfff trust that YOU will second BY adding few
Ia English ~ you have any you would nnd con-
serient TO spare for such good purpose.
Contributions may be sent 70 the Rev. h =.
CsrabadIan. No. 3 East One-hundred-and-tourth
st. or the Rev. Frederick D. Greene Bible House.
New-YOrk City. - --,~-o-,
No So West Ninety ixth-st-. Nsw-York. sso IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[FROM TIE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Feb 1s-President Roosevelt stated
to-day that in Difference 20 the judgment OF his ad-
visers he would not 90 10 Cleveland to attend the
funeral Of Senator Hanna. The Presidents de-
cision was reached after a conference with II. NJ
Hanna. brother OF the late Senator.
Speaker Cannon and Representative william
Alden Smith were at the White House to-day.
and. Ike other callers. related anecdotes OF the
late Senator.
The President received few callers to-day. and
the White House was almost as quiet IN the
days Immediately following the death OF Presi-
dent Mckinley. Senator Hanna was a great IA
vorite with the attaches Of the White House. with
whom he always had a cheerful word in passing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

NILS Tor the Austrian Ambassador ara
Hengelmuiler. az her house IN East sf~e.-.- va
and by James Henry Smith. al bis 80. :. a-s'.
Fffty-second-st. % Ws.s
Inere was also meeting lase nfv.s -. -.
operative entertainment Club IN thu 49, 80
az the Waldorf-Astoria- Mrs Clar-nc. -
Mrs Morris X. Jesup. M and Mr.. rN..sey,
Alexander and Mrs. J. Frederic Pierzo, q
the members Of the club. n0ns
colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Aston x.~.
tonight at their house IN Fifth-av. - .-,-1 INES
the thirteenth anniversary OF their ursdatnr 10
Mr.. and Mrs Pembroke Jones leave town ~
for their place IN South Carolina ~
MI and Mrs Hamilton Mex. Txomorv A.,
vitations out for dinner tomorrow ulrht =. :, u
house IN FIfth-avs Ass
Robert ". Goelet has left town for y.kzs NJ.
and VIII be away about ten dsyz
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip RhineIander r,eBn
next Monday for the remainder Of thu ...,or
Mrs. c. Adair and Miss Post have arr4v>6 .. .,
Beach. where they will remain FOR two 49,. "a
fore returning to New-Yorx via washinxtor,
Or. and Mrs. John Duncan Emmett VIA 49,.
rupted their wedding trip and returned % 70 =
attend the celebration Of the gcIdsn vrsds,.- :,
Or. Emmets parents, leave here to-morrov a.
Palm Beach. w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
pAMEL :. APPLEToRs WILL ru

The Will Of Daniel F. Appleton. tho senior n,uh..
'of Robbins & Appleton. controlling owner, a, ~.
American Waltham Watch Company was slss a.
the Surrogate's Office for probate yesterday r.
Will is dated December "a 1902. and leaves N. -
tire estate personal and real. Of which thu nsfis
says the value Is unknown. TO his family brarc..
r. Appleton and James W. Appleton. soma are an.
pointed executors. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Mardi Gras. or shrovs Tuesday. was signalized
by number OF weddings. many people enter
tain a prejudice against marriages IN Lent The
two most notable incidents OF this kind were the
marriage OF Miss Edith Livingston Hall. daughter
OF the late Valentine G. Hail. 10 W. Forbes Nor
gan jr.. in town. and that Of Miss Mary Barron 20
John F. Archbold at Hudson
Miss Halls wedding took place at the East Sew
enty-sixth-st. house OF her uncle. Z. Livingston
Ludlow. who gave her away. She had no attend
ants. John X. LivermOre, T. Y. L HOppin, VIII
Jams P. Burden and Montgomery Hare were tho
ushers, while Rogers Winthrop acted as best
Among those asked 70 the wedding and TO the
Ception which followed were Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Waterbury. the latter sister OF the bride:
her aunt, Mrs Richard Mortimer; Mrs Astor. Mr..
and Mrs James A. Burden. Mr. and Mrs. l. Town
send Burden. Colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Astor.
Lucius K Wilmerding Mrs. ogden Mills. Mrs. Ma
thanieI Thayer Robb and Mrs. Douglas Robinson.
The bridegroom. who IS the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". Forbes Morgan. OF Pau, France. and his bride
viii make their home here their return from
their wedding trip.
Miss Barron's marriage to John F. ArchboId took
place 81 St Paruabss Church. Irvtngton-ou-ths-
Hudson and a number % relatives and friends
went from town IN special cars attached TO the
o'clock train yesterday afternoon from the Grand
Central Station 70 attend the ceremony. Miss Ann
VI. Archbold the brides only attendant. EDWIN
de y Sands was the best man. and Hamilton Fish
BENJAMIN and Michael Van Buren,. John Benjamin.
Joseph AIs0p and Walton Mclean were the ushers.
After the ceremony there was reception az ths
Tarrytovu home Of the brides father. Or. John @.
Ba IRON. The newly married couple are booked to
sail for Europe on the Cedric. February "a
Many dinners were given last night. among them
ono by DR.. and Mrs Thomas Adds Emmett IN
celebration OF their golden wedding. az their house
in Aadiscn-ave: BY Mrs. stuyvesant Fish at her
house IN East Seventy eighth-st-i By Mrs Ogden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
REQUESTS FOR BAPTIST socIETIEa

WfIlimantic Conn. Feb. 1.-AmOng the oeQusss
IN the viii OF Levi Han. OF Spring HILL offered
for probate to-day. those OF $4,000 each 70 ths
Baptist State Convention. the American Homs
Missionary Society and ths COnnecticut Baptist
Educational Society each Of which bodies was 10
pay the testator's widow 500 annually sn IN.
come The residue OF the estate. about $500 was
Ieft to the widow. Mrs Hall III at the tina
OF her husbands death February z and her
death came last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

death on Lake Baiksl. Lower temperatures pre-
vail IN Siberia than in North America every
winter. At Irl5utsk. through which the Russians
doubtless passed. the weather is often more Sc
we're. by 10 or Is degrees, than IN North Da-
kota. Montana OF Manitoba where the Their
unometer occasionally falls TO over 30 degrees be-
low zero
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

A new regular service OF passenger steamships
Is TO be established between Scandinavian ports
and New-Yorl1 and Boston. This Will be heartily
welcomed by intelligent supporters Of American
prosperity. Our Scandinavian friends, as rule.
are not mere feeting birds Of passage like some
other immigrants. Most Of them como here TO
stay and to become American citizens, and do
not desert this country when they have saved
a little money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Dollar wheat" on Monday sent the Chicago
grain pit into q Wild whirl OF turmoil Mean
while the oversanguine spectators for 20
cent" cotton were rueful Don Quixotes IN the
exchanges OF New-Orleans and Of New-Yorlz.
as the quotations for the great white staple
were rapidly falling off. War in the East brings
about amazing changes. and the chances Of
speculation are like the dust Of the desert IN
their drifting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

IFROM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Feb. 16.-The Chinese New Year
celebrated at the Chinese Legation tonight
by dinner given by the minister. Sir Chen Tung
Lang C1eng, TO his Official stan.
Viscount de Chambrun, OF the French Embassy.
viii leave Washington on February q to spend
six weeks leave OF absence at his home IN Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17
HONOR FOR DR.. mAaNIu

Paris. Feb. B-Dr. A. J. Magnin. thu I-.-...
physician who has charge OF the American -.
tai here. has been decorated with the Cro.. ~ -
Legion OF Honor. ~ ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Bitter is the cold from which New-Yorlx
has suffered in the last twenty-four hours II is
nothing compared with that which those Rus
sian soldiers experienced who were frozen to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Japan Gays that its shells are not charged
with suffOcating melnite bur with gunootton-
It is to the credit OF the army and navy de-
partments at Toxic that they are not using the
worst OF poisonous chemicals in this war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

The Corean government has granted japan
the right to traverse the country. This an
nouncement from Toxic discloses a sense OF
humor not often perceptible IN the writers Of
our war news bulletins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Accidents from collisions with floating fee
have been unfortunately numerous this month
But then the winter has been unusually severe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

There's a Tammany "de-up- in the Board Of
Aldermen, and a tepes also. How can the
metropolis get relief?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Anyway. the Russian torpedoes at Port Ar
thur explode. In that they differ from the kind
we got accustomed to during the war with
Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

The biggest Of bears has gained renown for
his hard heavy. long and deadly hug on land.
but he is not amphiblous. and has never achieved
lofty fame as n water fowl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Mrs c. Adair and Miss Post have arrived q. -,
Beach. where they will remain for two -. "a
fore returning to New-York via VTasbinx,o. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

colonel and Mrs; John Jacob Assor CIV. q Gina.
tonight at their house IN Fifth-av. tn o.a.s
the thirteenth anniversary OF their vredaipv "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs Pembroke Jones Isav, ts-n
for their place IN South Carolina NAy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Robert W. Goelst has left town for J.sys r.0
and viii be away about ten cayz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip RhineIander rstun
next Monday for the remainder Of tho ..a.ou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton Mex. Twonorv A.
Wtaton' out FOR dinner tomorrow night a. M
house In FIfth-ava- As's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
ECONOMY THE POLICY.
No RiUer and HarbOr Bill at This
Session of Congress.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU1

Washington Jan. 22-NO appropriation VIII De
recommended at this session OF the Congress for
the Improvement of rivers and harbors This de-
cision was reached to-day at a pretraoted execu-
tive session OF the House Committee Rivers
and Harbors. and Is in conformity with the desire
OF the majority leaders TO restrict. far pos
sibe all appropriations within the limit OF actual
necessity This action temporarily disposes of all
new projects. though efforts to bring about the de-
sired improvements need not be abandoned The
committee has announced its intention OF con-
tnuing its hearings in the present session, with
view to securing such data Will enable it TO
frame and harbor bill to be introduced early
next session
The prosecution of the work on rivers and har-
bors where improvements in progress under
continuing contracts will. the committee believes.
be amply cared for by the unexpended balance OF
100000 heretofore appropriated for this purpose
In addition TO this the Sundry Civil bill will carry
nearly $9O000 600 for such improvements
In explanation OF the postponement OF bill until
next session. Chairman Burton made the following
statement:
The main reason for this action was the very
large balance appropriated for river and harbOr
improvements which is now lying in the Treasury
unexpended- This balance at the end OF last
diton to this 1T is expected that s. OoOoO there
sbogs VII be bs al 5s of Work 6
rivers and harbors where improvements are pro-
crossing under continuing contracts
considerable number of complaints have been
lodged with members Of the committee because
cases appropriations were made several years ago.
hut nothing has vet been done In others which
Jyara provided for In the bill OF June, 1902. the
work is scarcely begun. The Inadequate number
Of government engineers engaged in this branch OF
me service the delay and difficulty in preparing
plans and securing sites for government works
and the high prices which have prevailed for sew
eral wears past, all IN different degrees are re-
sponsible for this delay.
II is expected that the committee will present
A bill at an early date in the next session. GER
tainIv not later than when Congress reconveneS
after the holiday recess. In the time some
LEGISLATION will be recommended by the committee
Tor the necessary maintenance Of existing public
works for such general legislation as may be de-
sired and perhaps also for the examination and
survey OF projects
The committee decided to continue hearings
during this session, and also TO meet frequently
Tor the consideration OF river and harbOr leSisla-
ton and the demands of such localities are re-
ouesting improvements. The necessity for giving
undivided attention the framing OF thu bill Will
prevent hearings at the next session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
RECIPROCITY PROPOSED.
Agreement zcith France to Take
Place of Treaty That Failed.

Washington, Jan. pa movement Is making
for an agreement between the governments of
the United States and France in place of the
projected reciprocity treaty which did not re-
ceive the approval Of the Senate, and conse-
quentIy failed through the expiration OF the
period of time allowed for exchange of ratifica-
tons In the search after new sources OF reve-
nue. the French government has let 1T be known
that il contemplates a considerable increase or
the duties on imported meats. which would, of
course fall principally on American meats An
effort on the part of Ambassador Porter 10 Sc
cure the minimum rates for American goods dis
closed the fact that some concession must be
made in return by the United States. and it is
intimated that the French government might be
satisfied with a 20 per cent abatement of the
duty on one of the greatest of French staples
imported into the United States. Having in
mind the situation in the Senate in regard to the
French reciprocity treaty. the department off,
Gals concluded that it would be useless TO en-
body this concession in treaty form. as 1t would
also probably fail to receive the Senate's ap-
prevail
So recourse has been had to Section Of the
Dingley Tariff act, and if this projected ar
rangement should take shape CIT being now
merely a tentative propOsition) the outcome
would be one of the commercial agreements
which will require action on the part or the
Senate Representatives of other European ma
lions than France are keenly interested In the
success of this undertaking.