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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
RAILROADS AND THEIR MEN.

The disgraceful occurrences on the railroads
leading 10 Coney Island call renewed attention
to matter which has long been the subject Of
consideration and Of no little dissatisfaction on
the part of tho local travelling public, namely.
the character and department Of the men who
are employed as conductors and motormen and
in other capacities some OF the city rail
roads. 1t can scarcely be said that that is none
OF the public's business. The companies have
no doubt the right to employ such men as they
please. But most of those men come into di-
rect contact with the public and the public
has the right to demand that their conduct shall
at least not be offensive and that their perform
ance OF duty shall be efficient
Such requirements are not by any means. al
ways met. Entirely apart from the technical
legal questions involved in the election Of pas
sengers from the COney Island cars 1t seems
TO be undeniable that some of the cOmpanys
men used unjustfable violence and brutality
especially toward and children
creature capable Of throttlng "a woman and
striking her I'll the face ought not TO be EN-
pIoyed another hour in any place where he will
come into contact with any one but prison
guards. Nor Were these incidents entirely UNI
precedented. For Il long time past it has been
commonly observed that Il less desirable class
of wOrkmen has been getting into the city rail
way service. Many of them are foreigners,
who speak and understand little English,
and who know little about the geography of
the city, so that they are unable to answer
questions or TO give direction to passengers In
not few cases they have adopted the habit
of smoking while on duty at stations and on
trains. Not ALL nor a majority, OF the men
are Of such character, but there are enough such
to cause much offence to the public
1t is largely because of such men that so
much disorder has prevailed upon some oil the
car lines. On Monday for example, on an omen
car In Brooklyn, two young rufiians of the
"WhyO gang type, sitting the front seat
amused themselves with throwing torpedOes at
the other cars they met AT people on the side
walks and even ut the other passengers in the
car, causing great annoyance and some actual
peril The motorman made no attempt to check
them. though they We're right at his elbow
On the contrary, he encouraged them, suggest
ing targets for them and running the car now
fast and now slow according TO their desire
The conductor, too seemed to approve and TO
mOnstrance against il. After that ii was only
another step for gang of railroad employees
was reported, to prevent the arrest of n
young criminal who had dangerously shot pas
senger on a car. 1t is difficult to escape the
conviction that some members Of the actually
criminal classes have succeeded in getting into
the car service, to its decentralization and to the
menace of the public
The car companies cannot afford to keep such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE puREAU.I

washington July 5-The Secretary OF the In
terror and Mrs Hitchcock left Washington this
morning for their summer home at Dublin. n. H..
where the Misses Hitchcock preceded them In June.
The Secretary will prolOng his vacation until the
President returns to the city in the fall
Secretary Morton will go to New-York to-mor-
row and thence TO Chicago for several months
Mrs Longworth is entertaining house party at
her villa in Observation-Disclosures Among the
guests are Count Adelbert de Chambrun and Coun-
tess de Charnbrun, daughter OF the hostess Prince
de Bearn and Representative LOngwOrth- Mrs.
Iongworth has dinner invitations out In honor OF
Miss Roosevelt who is now at Manchester as the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. BOardman. of this city, VINO
have had a summer home at Manchester for a
number of years.
Nine Bonaparte has taken cottage at Nahant
whore she and her son. Jerome Bonaparte. VIII
spend the summer
Mrs Letter and the Misses Letter have returned
TO Point d'Arcadie, their summer place az bar
Harbor. .
Brigadier General William P. Hall and family
left to-day 10 spend several weeks at Lake George
Mrs Mcmillan widow Of Senator Mcmillan. is at
her summer home at Eagle Head. Manchester
II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
GETS NEU-S OF THE ENEMY
Bulletins from st. Louis for Prsa-
deHt-BeUeridge at Ogster Bau
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUxE.I


oyster Bay. y. Y. July 5.-President Roosevelt
settled down 70 the routine of his summer vacation
to-day, dividing his time between work and ular
as he has always done in years gone by In Nh.
forenoon he dictated large amount OF correspond
ence to Secretary Loeb. who came I'D from ths
executive offices IN the village and IN the af,s-
noon spent some time with Senator Bevertdge q
indiana who drove over from Grove Neck vhsrs
ne has been visiting Joseph Sears an old friend
After Senator Beveridge left Sasamore Hill TO tai
train for New-York. the President and his boz
amused themselves for an hour or more shootn
at target.
Senator Beveridge called up the executive Off
at oyster Bay from his hotel in New-York at a5Og
S O'Clock this evening He wished to assure Il
president. he said, that he was not responsible n
certain stories concerning his visit that he sa
printed in the afternoon papers. One Of these na
ratives had il that the President was conSulul
with Senator Beveridge about Senator Fairbanks
future movements. whether 1t would be better q
the Nice-Presidential nominee to leave the Sena
before the election 70 hang on until he got III
Nice-Presdency safely IN his grasp. Senator Bever
idges voice as it came over the telephone wire va
plainly charged with some emotion
Il would certainly not be guilty OF any such pe /
sumption he exclaimed. las 10 discuss for q m
ment Senator Fairbanks's probable actions. 7 a
not object TO IL being known that I called upo
the President to-day and that politics was unts
discussion. I VIII probably take an active part
t'Ae cou4Ne campaign. ana IL IS only natura4 u B
| should call upon the President 70 talk matters
with him. but as for my laying down plan 4
Senator Fairbanks. trust that my WORST ensr
Will acGuit me OF even the remOtest intention
expect to start In day or two FOR a trip into u
Maine woods. where / have hunted and hShed 81
several summers 1t Will probably be the middle
latter part Of August before 7 return"
Secretary Loeb expects To report the progress
the ST. Louis convention To the President at Sas
more HILL The Western Union has a direct
running from the convention hall into the We
House. at Washington From the White House
wire direct to the executive offices at OysH
Bay and the Presidents home. at SaEamOre ~
Is linked 70 the offices by telephone. telegraph
who came from Washington for the purpose. "
take down the bulletins as fast they are u
Ceived at the office. and Secretary Loeb or n
siStaut Secretary Barnes will tele 9hOne them 4
the Presidents home whenever they are OF sl
client Importance similar bulletin service during y
convention will be furnished eX-PreSident Cie'T
land and Judge Parker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE II

tBH TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Newport r. l.. July 5.-There were manu-,
social affairs at Newport to-day but as a MI :
Gay was generally quiet. society resting after ..
aruuous iaoors OF the Fourth. The only plaza MR.
mere was large attendance was the Casino VIII.
an the tennis courts We're occupied all the rorr,.
Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont this afternoon cav.
"omans luncheon at Belleourt. which was Iar,..
attended. Similar affairs were given bv NJ, us-
'iI1 froSvenor and Mrs. J. F. D. Lanier
Ihls evening cottage dinner was given h, VI.
Royal Phelps Carroll ~
"l4Aam T. Carter W. Battle F. Maitland An.
strong MT and Mrs c. H Russell and Mr. a.
MIS- J. NJ Narnum registered at the Casino to-s,~
cottage arrivals for the season include NJ -
Mrs. John r. DrexeL Mr. and Mrs. Georv, \
Nidener and William E Carter. who comes 49,,
.ne Aairondacks. where he has been the guest ,
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
NJ ana Mrs Philip Schuyler Of New-York s,
''Ie guests OF Professor Agassfz at Castle Hin
Mss Evelyn Burden and R. l. Hargous, who sav,
oeen visiting friends here. returned to Nsw-y0-,
to-day. AV''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
RIVAL lTIRELESS SYSTEMS.

The agreement made by the Navy Depart
rnent for the installation OF Hertz wave appa-
ratus at Key West, Guantanamo and the 18th
mus Of Panama has much TO commend il. Ger
tainty of communication in time OF war by
means OF submarine cable Is out of the ques-
ton Something better is necessary. II, there
fore The Navy Department is satisfied as 10 the
efficiency OF the system adopted, IS convinced
that the De Forest company can give a clear
title TO the privileges which are transferred
and is able TO secure the latter and the equip
lnent at 4 moderate cost nobody can justly
complain The civilian may not see any reason
for haste in this business. but it is TOO soon 20
say that Admiral Manney has acted prema-
tu-ely.
With his habitlal alertness 10 new ideas, Cen
eral Greedy has for several years been trying
&c find a thoroughly satisfactory system Of wire
less telegraphy for the army. Several have been
tested under his direction, but 10 all OF them an
objection has been found. The difficulty in
some cases has been that the apparatus would
not give the desired results. Possibly there has
been a difference of opinion in regard TO price.
Again, II is not certain that all the known in
ventors Were represented in the competition.
Finally, there appears TO have been dispute
which will need 10 be settled in the courts as
10 the authorship OF the idea embodied in the
so-called liquid barretter" which is one form
CT receiver The chief OF the signal service has
decided, therefore, not 10 take any OF the sys-
TENS which now attracting attention but
10 use. temporarily and Professionally at least,
instruments which will work but Will infringe
no ones patents. In other words, he is pursu-
ing a waiting policy. Whether his choice win
eventually rest upon a domestic or a foreign
system, therefore, remains 10 he seen.
The chief OF the Weather Bureau was also
quick 10 perceive the value OF the new idea
lie naturally wants to obtain reports concern
ing meteorological conditions AT sea. When
these supplement- the observations now made
systematically on land. accuracy OF rorecasting
will often be promoted. After the stations are
erected which Professor Moore has i'm view and
q considerable number OF ships age provided
with the necessary instruments, reports OF the
kind referred 10 can be easily obtained Ii will
also De feasible TO send warnings 10 vessels
that have left port, along the coast and even IN
midocean which should prove exceptionally
useful. With such service In view, Tie Weather
Bureau has lent encouragement 10 another
American inventor, Mr.. Fessenden and has
closed with him what seems 10 be a highly adj
vantageous contract. Until "A larger number Of
chips are supplied with the proper apparatus.
tie bureau neither give nor take extensive
ly. but as the erection OF stations cannot be ef-
fected in a day. it is not easy 10 see why work
on them has not already been Initiated
1t is interesting and not Improbable 10 con
slider what will happen if each of three branches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
JAMES J. VAN ALIEN A JUROR.
Newport Cottagers Show Interest in Affair
Miss Van Allen Gets Trunks.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Newport r l.. July 5.-An affair of interest IN
social circles Newport to-day was the appearance
of James J. Van Alien in the Courthouse as
pettv Juror A place panel was at once given
10 him. and he was appointed foreman OF a jury
which was called on TO try probate appeal Mr.
Van Allen was drawn for jury duty in the winter.
but as he was abroad ut the time he was excused
until this session. He was summoned to appear to-
day which he did. In the progress of the case,
which lasted all day. several of the cottagers who
had heard OF Mr.. Van Aliens duty called at the
Courthouse and took Il look Mt the wealthy fore
man.
While Mr.. Van Allen was employed at the Court
house. his daughter. Miss May Van Allen. who ar
rived from Europe the latter part of last week was
busily engaged at the Custom House securing her
trunks. which had been sent in bond to Newport
Miss Van Allen drove TO the Custom House In a
public cab and at once made n declaration of the
contents of her trunks. after which they were
delivered to her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
THE TALK OF THE DAY.
years.

japanese Journalism is developing Western
lines. and with surprising rapidity. The events OF
the present responsible for extras which
sold the street in the American fashion.
The newsmen barelegged. with a sort OF nap
kin round the head and small bell at the belt.
which rings they go. When the war news is
lively the extras come out in Correspondingly
lively manner. after the other. and are liber-
ally patronized. The sensational reporter has ap-
peared there well the female journalist. and
things are "whooped up" more than they used 70
be. One consequence of this IS that journalism
here and there begins 10 pay. where formerly IT
had 90 be subsidized "A matter OF patriotism and
public spirit. There is an English column in all
the papers and English is studied in all the schools
The country has six hundred newspapers in all and
number of them have respectively circulation
exceeding n hundred thousand copies. AS guides
and directors OF public opinion they perhaps not
inferior 10 Altogether japanese Journal
ism, though In its infancy has bright future be-
fore IT. and will likely keep pace with the progress
OF the country II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
About People and Social Inciden1t

on their way across the ocean and are du.h~
Tuesday next. Miss Emily Sloane, the you,s".
the two girls. will make her debut next vin,.S
Mrs. Robert w Chaplin. with Miss Julia a..
and her son Louis are booked TO sail tos..
Europe.
Mrs. f. F. Shepard who arrived last week A.
Europe. has left town for LenOx
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goelet are in London -
ing at the Carlton Hotel
Long Island. where they have the Post cotta,. =
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Davenport have returned A.
Europe and have gone to their country plac. =
Bath. y. Y. for the summer.
Mrs d. Henry Knowlton and the Misses K,,-
ton have left town for Bar Harbor. Me.
Colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Astor rstnr,
town to-day. and will remain here for a few A.
before going to Newport. where they will oc,.
the Havemeyer cottage. Friedheim, for the ,ear.
General and Mrs. COrbin have returned t-,-
weeks end visit 10 Dr. and Mrs W. Seward W..
at their country place. Shelburne Farms, VERNE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Gould Jennings are a, a.
country place. Fairfield. Conn. and from ther. -
go 10 Newport for the last OF the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
NETWORK SOCIETY

Lord Suffolk who has arrived from England
and is STAYING at the Holland House. is the nine
teenth Earl of Suffolk and twelfth Earl or BerK-
shire For several years he was an A D. T. on
the staff of Lord Curzon, in India His ancestral
home Is Charlton Park In Wiltshire. a stately
Jacobin mansion. the oldest part OF which was
built in the reign OF King James I. while the more
modern portion was added I'm 1773 by the LORD
Suffolk who was Secretary Of State during the
American War OF Independence The present earl
is unmarried. clever amateur actor. and owes MS
principal title the fact that of his ancestors
received the Earldom of Suffolk as reward Tor
his vigilance in the discovery of the Gun Powder
plot.
Mrs. Thomas Garner has left town and has gone
LenOx for the summer
Mr. and Mrs. w Hamilton Cary. who now
az their place at WestbUry. Long Island. start next
week for LenOx. where they have one OF the Blshop
cottages for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs William G. Rockefeller and Mr..
and Mrs Percy A Rockefeller are staying with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rockefeller at Bay Pond.
near Paul Smiths. in the Adrondacks-
Mr.. and Mrs W Pierson Hamilton are at ]. Pier
pont SIorgan's camp. on Mohegan Lake
Mr.. and Mrs Maturn l. Delaneld have left town
and are at their country place at Westhampton'
Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cass Ledyard have gone TO
Newport on board their yacht Rambler" and will
be there during the rest OF the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A. Thebaud have closed their
villa at Morristown. and have gone TO Rockport.
Mass. for the summer.
Henry T, Sloane and the Misses Sloane are now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
TILE NEGRO AND TIE CENSUS.

A bulletin just issued by the federal Census
Bureau exhibits in an interesting light the
growth of the negro element in our population.
According 10 the returns of the census Of 1900
The negro population of the United States, in
Guiding continental United States, Alaska, Ha-
wall and Porto Rico, numbered 9.204,5 31. For
continental United States alone the negro
population was s, $3.50 994-11.6 per cent of the
total population. The growth for the decade
was ISL per cent, against growth of 1879 for
the decade from 1850 to 1890 Some alarm was
expressed at this showing when the census
figures were first published. about three years
ago. 1t was argued that the negro race, not
being reinforced and augmented by a constant
stream OF immigration, was, in fact, Outgrowing
the white race; for the entire white increase for
the period from 1890 TO 1900 was only PIP per
cent Should immigration cease or dwindle It
was suggested, we should be face 10 face with
the unpleasant spectacle Of an inferior, and for
merly servile, element IN our population replen-
ishing itself more rapidly and steadily than
The superior and dominant element in our civil
iZatiOn.
But complete study OF tie census returns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

men in their employ Chesterfeldian courtesy
may not be expected on the platforms Of troll
ley cars Decent conduct and repression OF dis
order may properly be expected and demanded.
The conductor of public conveyance occupies
place almost akin TO that of policeman. 1t mas
even been suggested that he should be invested
with a certain police authority, In order that
he may the more surely maintain order. But
it would be an evil thing 10 give any such au-
thOrity to some Of the men now employed. a
strict wedding out of the force would be great
ly for the benefit of the public and also for that
of the companies themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
FAIRBANKS AND HAY I'M pErso,

Detroit. July 5-United States Senator c,,v.
w Faroanks Of Indiana. candidate for W.
esidene on the Republican ticket. arrived h.,
to-day. Senator Fairbanks IS on his vav - Nv, A''
son Mich. where tomorrow the celebration 40 -
n !, anniversary OF the founding OF the R.rs
mean party under the oaks will take plac. -
VIII De the guest Of Senator r. A. Alger WIN. :
this city "N"s
'ohh ray Secretary Of State who IL tn \. q.
orator OF the day at the Jackson celebration. .s
Fairbanks at Senator AIger'z hor,s - .eDsc
will be entertained tonight '0'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
AUREL BAToNYI TO HAVE Operation
Well Known Whip May Have to Give Y
Driving
InY rELEGRAPH TO rHE I

Newport. r l., July 5.-Aurel BItonyi. the J
known whip. viii leave here for Newly ork to-I
row. where he Is TO undergo surgical opera
and there IS possibility that he may have 20 ;,
up driving. Last May Mr.. BatOnyi was tn''
from his seat on a coach IN New-York. or a.'
has had trouble with his knee. and after consu
a physician he learns that bone in the AIS
fractured. and that an operation is necessary
result of this operation win tell whether no
have TO give up driving or not
Mr. Batouyi was to drive the coach Good u
between Newport and Narragansett Pier tins n
mer, and should he find that he will be una
do SO 10 is said that Alfred q. Vanderbilt W.
his place. IL is hoped by all that Mr.. bt.e
operation will be successful as he has AWAY.
prominent figure at the Newport horse sn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
THE POPE IN GOOD HEALTH.

Rome. July 5.-There is no truth in the report
circulated In the United States by a news agency.
that the Pope suffered attack of palpttation of
the heart this morning.
The heat in Rome this year is unusually enervat-
Ing. but the Pope is we'll protected by the thick
walls OF the Vatican That the Pope is enjoying
his usual health is proved by the fact that he
received Cardinal Macchi and Monsgnor Deser-
clares In private audience this morning. Professor
Lapponi said to-day that nothing unusual had oc-
CURED In regard to the health of the Pontf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
AN ENGAGEMENT

New-Haven. Conn. July (SpeciaD.-The sursg.
IHeHt OF MISS Ruth Cheney. daughter OF CoIon.l
and Mrs. Frank W Cheney. OF AIa1chez+s- g
TO Charles E Adams. OF Toledo. who was ths s-,I
Dent coach OF the Yale crews this season. ha, s.-
announced Mr.. Adams was stroke Of the or.
cared crew last year. but on account OF his nxs.
weight was considered ineligible for tina rour.mr,
row Of the eight He was member of this rear,
senior class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

We desire TO remind our readers 'pho are
about 10 leare the city that The Tribune mill
be sent By mail TO any address in this country
or abroad, and address changed as often as
desired. Subscriptions may be giren TO your
regular dealer before Leaving, or, if more
Convenient, hand them in at The Tribune
Office.
See opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-l
Washington. July 5-News was received at tne
Italian Embassy to-day that Signor Mayor ues
PIanches the Ambassador from Italy. has been en-
nobIed by his sovereign. and will hereafter De
known as Baron Mayor The Ambassador is ex-
pected TO arrive in New-York tomorrow, after
years absence abroad. Count Macch oil Celiere
first secretary of the embassy left here this after
noon for Nev-York to welcome his chief on his re-
turn The count will leave this country soon for
his new post at ST. Petersburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

The Kaiser IS an enthusiastic and indefatiga-
BILE yachtsman. His yacht the Meteor which
built and launched at Shooters Island, in the
Bay of New-York was not sufficiently fleet TO
defeat the Ingomar several other antago-
nists but the Geyman Emperor. when he gave
the order for the construction OF the boat. said
that he wanted a seaworthy, stout. stanch
cruising craft fit to battle with strong winds
and boisterous waves. He got what he desired.
1t is matter of qualification among Americans
who fond of deep water seamanship that the
Kaiser makes 1t point to show especial atten-
ton to the owners of fine yachts who visit his
GomniOns-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

Returns from the annual American battle on
July beginning to come In. So far the
reports give only % killed. 1881 injured
and a property loss of S1Il.SOO. This is
a decided betterment on the reports of year
ago. and gives hope that eventually Americans
may learn to celebrate the Glorious Fourth
without killing anybody destroying property
by fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
ARRIVAL OF MINISTER Pearson

Richmond Pearson. American Minister 20 :
and his family arrived here yesterday ON
Statendam. from Rotterdam and BouloSn~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
GERMAN MINISTER TO cusA HER

Baron Ernest Won Heintzs. German 1lni's.
Cuba. arrived here yesterday on the Moro
from Havana He viii sail for Berlin N
dayS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

With Joseph Jefferson a companion on his
fishing trip. Mr.. Cleveland is certain of an en-
joyable time whether the fish bite or not and re-
CARELESS of what the st. Louis convention may
do