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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
GRIEF IN HOME CITY.
Postmaster Generals Death Calls
Forth EuIogies in NiI-oaukee.

Milwaukee. oct. News OF the death Of POST
master General Henry c. Payne while not unex-
pected. came a shock 10 his thousands OF
friends and acquaintance in Milwaukee. which
had been his home city for The last forty years.
Many were the expressions of regret heard on
every hand. Mr.. PAYNE spent part Of his vaca-
ton here few weeks ago. At that time many
OF his friends thought he was not looking as
well as usual. but none entertained the idea
that he was then paying his last visit.
MI Payne had q host OF business and political
friends throughout the State who keenIy mourn
his loss. United States Senator Joseph V.
Quarles paid the following tribute;
Ar. Payne, member of the Republican
committee. was acquainted with every group OF
politicians in the United States. and cut great
figure be was man Of excellent judgment
and a genial and kindly companion and by rea-
what they stood for. Every man he came H.
contact With his friend. He was magnetic.
He is entitled 70 be remembered for his efficient
service. especially as member OF President
Roosevelts Cabinet.
Winsow 4. NOVEL;. ex-Post master Of NIL
since 1868 said.
NO man In Wisconsin ever won more earnest
frlendst fps and none was ever more deserving
of them than Mr.. Payne. In his public and prl-
yate life he was kindly Bnd considerable 10 every
one His strongest attribute. and one that per
haps contributed TO his great success as much
az his remarkable saBacity, was his power
self-controi. In al his public life he refraiueq
from resepting personal assaults upon or critic
ism o. his acts. maintaining silence not stold
but cheerful"
Mayor Dav via s. Rose expressed regret at the
death OF Mr. Payne ana will take some official
action he learns Of the arrangements
for the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
CORTELYOU TO SUCCEED.
Chairman VII Take Mr. Payne's
Place in the Cabinet.
by me Associates Press.1

Washington Oct. I'm succession 70 Mr.
Payne George Bruce Correyou. former Sec
taIy Of the Department Of Commerce and La Dor.
and now chairman OF the Republican National
Committee VIII become Postmaster General.
Mr.. Cortelyou's appointment as head of the
Postoffice Department was determined upon sew
eraI months ago by President Roosevelt when
Mr.. Payne indicated his desire 10 retire from
the department or account OF the preoarious
state Of his health. MI Payne would have re-
signed the portfolio long ago had II not been
tor the tnen pending investigation Of the af-
fairs OF the department. He felt and said many
times 10 his friends that he could not reIinquish
the duties OF the Office while the investigation
was pending, and expressed mis- determination
TO carry the inquiry 10 d conclusion.
The intense mental aud physical strain incl
dent 70 the direction Of the postal investigation
seriously undermined Mr.. Paynes strength. He
was warned by his physicians and friends that
he was suhjectng himself 10 too great bur-
den, but he refused 10 heed their counsel
Having concluded the pressing work Of the de-
paTtment and carried the inquiry 10 a point
where il passed from the hands Of The depart
ment officials 70 the courts, II was Mr.. Payne 5
intention, IN few months. 10 WELD 70 the ad-
noultious OF his friends and reIinqush finally
the cares of official life. Whether II he had
lived. he would nave remained AT the head OF
the Postottice Department until the close OF the
present administration had not been determined
definitely, Il is understood although the proba-
blties are that he would have resigned. 10 take
effect about January next.
Mr.. Payne possessed ample wealth He hoped
tILat on lr4AlI4E the department ne could ar
range his business affairs TO be able 70 de-
vote the remainder OF his hitherto active life 10
rest and recreation
II is the understanding now that Nj CorteIvou
VIII assume the duties OF Postmaster General a
soon as he conveniently can after the close OF the
pending campaign. II is probable that lie viii
enter the Office about December l. In thu in
term, the responsibility q directing the-9aost-
once Department viii devolve upon RnEe-t 7
Wynne. First Assistant Postmaster Genera.
VINO mas Just returned from an extended trfr 10
Europe. Re VIII continue as acting Postmaster
General until such time the President NAV
5elIt4a-4y designate the successor TO Mr.. Payne.
Under the law the President is required 10 maj
such an appointment within thirty DAYS
II VIII be unnecessary. Il Is stated formally
10 designate Mr.. Wynne as the acting head Of
the department as by reason OF his position a q
First Assistant Postmaster General he becomes
actually the chief or the postal service in the
eraL ~''
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HIS OFFICIAL RECORD.
Mr. Payne's Sad Fate-A Vict'm Of
His OzCn DeUOtiOn to Duty.
RON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.

IRON TIE TRIBUNE EtHEAl-i
Washington Oct. 4--The career Of Henry c
Payne as Postmaster General was peculiarly
sad His appointment 70 a seat at the Presi-
dents Cabinet table saw he fruition Of am
hilton he had long cherished. For years he had
felt that no better opportunity Of honoraby
rounding out successful business career could
he afforded an American citizen than to be called
M nersonal adviser TO the President and 10 be-
come head of one OF the great executive depart
r,ents of the government Past successes in the
business world had given him confidence in his
own ability. and he hoped to give to the Post
cf1ce Department. for which he was selected by
President Roosevelt, an administration which
should prove a monument 20 his memory.
His first act on assuming control OF the Post
office Department was one which attracted the
widest attention and commentator. He issued
an order that fourth class postmasters who had
nerformed their duties with credit should not be
removed except for cause. His order excited OPP
position from many politicians. but MI. Payne
adhered steadfastly to his belief that officials
who had done well should not be dismissed
merely because a new member Of Congress had
been elected from their district or a new State
central committee had been organized
Those who had an opportunity OF viewing at
close range the earlier days Of Mr. Paynes in
cumbency found in them promise OF an admir-
able administration. in which the postmaster
General would be able 10 impress on the depart
ment many excellent business principles which
had made for his success IN private lie.
Suddenly, as out OF a clear sky, came the al
legations OF fraud and dishonesty IN the Depart
ment. For considerable time he refused to be-
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Aeve that such startling charges could have any
foundation in fact His trust in human nature.
his Astounding confidence in the excellence cf
Republican administration and his faith in the
ability Of his predecessors all forbade the &C
ceptance Of such charges as worthy Of more
credence than the not unusual partisan accusa-
tons Of political enemies.
Finally. however. Mr.. Payne learned the facts,
and with them came a shock from which he
never recovered. His deferred. even reluctant
realization that men who had long earned their
livelihood as the servants of the nation had 50
far forgotten their trust as to institute gigantic
system OF dishonesty proved more than severe
shock. II compelled him 10 deal with a situation
for which his trusting disposition and even his
business qualifications little fitted him. More
over it. for the time, shattered his ambition of
making reputation for an honorable and bust
nesslike administration.
The duties Of his Office became, temporarily,
better suited to skilful detective than for an
unusually successful man whose whole expert
ence had been confined 10 the ordinary affairs
o. the business world. His reluctance in the
beginning, TO believe evil Of those who had won
MS confidence had subjected him TO censor1ous
criticism, and the necessity he was soon com
PEELED TO recognize OF dea.iSg severely with MS
subordinates wrung his heart He ala not
shrink however. from disChargtng, under 4
cloud of dishonor, men who by their long ser
vice should nave earned every right 10 conn
dence, but who had fallen under the evil tnttu-
ence Of a few master hands dominating the
underside of the postal service.
When the investigation was completed and
the last trace of dishonesty in the POstoftlce De-
partment had been rooted out. MI Payne was a
broken man-broken far beyond his own
knowledge Even then he believed that he
could recover the time that lost. that he
could reorganize his department and place it on
4 basis which might still remain a monument
to his faithful and able service, but the time
was past Unknown TO MIN. he mad already
overtaxed his strength But he constantly
struggled on, despite the warnings OF his
friends and physicians, determined TO disprov@
the many cruel judgments passed upon him in
the heat and hurry OF the great investigation.
He ACCOMPLISHED much. although he was never
able 10 remain for any long period at his post,
despite his brave attempts 70 perform the ardu-
Gus task he had set himself In that effort
which ne would not abandon the end came.
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otherwise dealing In electric or storage batteries
and electric appliances. The company was capt
talized at S1Oo. with shares at $40 with the
privilege Of increasing 1t 10 Sj00OOO The shares
held by Mr.. Edison Valentine POhinsOn
H. c. Hepburn E A Drake. c. 5. Henry. r. nj
Jordan. 7. G. Patterson, jr.. and F. j. Stone. an
Of this city.
In 1901 an action for eonteunpt brouebt IN
light another venture. He was adjudged in con-
tempt with William HOlzer for falling 10 comply
with Judgment obtained by William Mcmahon
in the supreme Court The order directed then
TO turn over 10 Mr.. Mcmahon one-haIf OF the
capital stock. claimed by him in accordance with
alleged agreement. McMahCn declared that
he had organized the company at Edison's re-
quest at $1G00OO0. and was 10 have 100000
in stock T. .. Palmer and other CAPITALISTS OF
Pcughkeepsie were said to be Interested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
sPOONERs WORDS OF PRAISE.
Mr.. Payne, He Says, Had Won the Conf.
dence Of Republican Party Leaders.

Madison, Wis. oct. 4-seHator John c. spooner
when Informed OF the death Of Postmaster General
Henry @. Payne said. in part:
am greatly shocked by the death OF Mr. Pavns
Hs" Llifn mouth six weeks ago and he seemed
70 ne IN much better health than usual. His con-
lteCl9' with the national committee. which con
tinued during twenty years won for him the cor n
States " al INC
lie vas not only gifted with power Of organization
." Rgtt.Lcs, out he was a remarkable executive in
a business way He had grave doubts. because OF
me ohlItlon Of his health, 10 the wisdom OF
1,I,!i-s iAe tender by President Roosevelt OF the
iaa oeen the ambition Of his life, and he accepted
II with the highest purpose to achieve distinction
IL II by able and faithful service.
re wa a PUBLIC spirited man. proud OF this State
go % tAe cltv OF Milwaukee. TO the development Of
"hlch ne contributed much His death VIII bring
sorrow 10 thousands OF people in this common
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
NEW MEXICAN FLOODS.
The Pecos River OverfOws Towns and
Wrecks Railroad and Irrigation Property.

Roswell y NJ, Oct 4-RosweH is scene OF
desolation The flood that started Thursday night
has receded. The damage viii be over Sleccte.
For DAYS it was impossible get in telegraph;c
communication with outside points The electric
light plant was flooded and the city in dark
ness Water was three feet deep in the main
part OF the city. and ran in streams through the
residence and business districts The Roswell
Opera House and about fifteen other buildings col
lapsed The dixie that was erected by the city
was washed out.
There have been trains either north or south
since Thursday. The railroad bridges over the
Pecos River have been washed away.
Fort Worth. Texas. Oct. A despatch 70 The
Record from PeCOs says:
\ message received here from Carlsbad. y NJ
says that eighty feet OF the Mcmillan dam. all
bridges and the power dam. electric light plant
aud "a cotton gin have been washed away by the
big rise i'm the PeCos River caused by heavy rains
in the mountains north and OF Roswell
All bridges between Carlsbad and Portales
washed out on the Santa F.. The total damage
20 the railroad and irrigation company will
coed S4OOGO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
Firms PARTY LINES LESS MARKED
Non-Partisan Campaign for Members of the
Diet-NO Official Intervention.

Diet elections. II is already evident that the days
OF strife between the SwenoCnan (Old) and the
Feuomau tYouHgl parties are numbered The
peasants and workiugmen have declared against a
partisan campaign The peasant electoral colleges
are selecting delegates instructed to choose Dep
uties who free from party tramneIs and
pledged 20 vote for the development o. railroads.
tine extension of the temperance movement and
the preservation of the forests. The wOrkingrneu
disappointed with the Swedish Young Finnish
party. and were at hrst Inclined n take part
the elections nut meeting Of labor delegat
at Helstugfors mas Just decided TO vote only for
deputies pledged 10 promote the interes IS Of labor
The campaign is not restricted in any way by the
am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
PRESIDENT PRAISES MARKsMAN.
Heartily Congratulates Winner of the Mill,
tary Rife Championship.

Washington, oct. THE interest which President
Roosevelt takes in military rife practice is shown
by 4 letter he has written TO Private Howard
Gensch. OF the list Regiment OF Infantry New
Jersey National Guard. at Madison y j. Private
Gensch recently the Presidents match at Sea
Girt. The letter is as follows:
White House. Washington September a 1901
Ny Dear Sir: ] have just been informed that YOU
have won the Presidents match for the military
championship of the United States Of America. I
wish 10 congratulate you in person and through
you not only the lst Regiment of the National
Guard OF New-Jersey, but the entire National Guard
OF NeW-Jersey. As nation depend upOu
our volunteer soldiers in time Of trial: and there
fore the members OF the National Guard MI a high
function OF usefulness. OF course. a soldier who
cannot shoot is soldier who counts for very little
in battle and all credit is due to those who keep
IN the standard OF craftsmanship.
congratulate you both on your skill and on your
possession OF qualities Of perseverance and de-
termination in long practice by which alone this
skill could have been brought TO its point OF de-
veiopmsnt.
Sincerely yours
Anu1rn NJ ~V-T~T 1s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
WOMAN FoREcAsrER nEAp.

Hanover, Penn Oct 4-Mrs Annie Z. Hall
Grenewald. the only woman official forecaster en-
ployed by the United states government. Is dead az
her home near here. She was ffty-seyen years old
For seventeen years Mrs. GrenewaId had kept on
her husbands farm complete station record CO
weather conditions. and was regarded BY the
farmers OF York County as an authority.
Mrs GreneWaIo was a native OF Lewisburg.
Penn. and was educated In Nev-York and PhIla-
ielphia. She was president Of the National Sci
snce Club, OF washington ana T'Sitor ~ ssErSrft,
and An scientific Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
INcoRpoRATED AT ALeANY.

Albany Oct. 4-The following stock companies
were incorporated to-day:
Standard Gas Igniter Company OF Gowanda. Erie
County: capital, $4,000: directors. John T. J..
I3oseIsel and Gustav A. W. Barkowsk Of CIowanda,
ara arthur G. Reynolds, of Forestvtlle
Iohn Law Realty Company Of Nevy-York; capital
100000; directors, Charles w Rohne, OF Hartford.
n To1vrere Of Yonkers; Charles +. CoetE and
Henry ives Cobb. OF New-ioEk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
EVICTION NOTICE KILLED.
On Being Told Her Rent Was Overdue, Vir-
ginia Woman Fell Back Dead.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBuNE-I

tBT TELEtEAFH IN 4iih AA+ne-'--i
Richmond Va. oct AIRS. Minnie NJ Lewis
Is dead at her home in Henrico County. near this
city. as the result OF the shock OF having served
,,Don her bv constable notice TO leave the house
thar she rented because the rent was overdue.
She had been sick. but her condition was not
thought at all serious. and when the constable
asked to see her he was invited 81 He handed
Mrs Lewis a piece OF paper folded.
What Is this she asked
1T IS a notice % leave this house because OF
failure 10 pay rent" replied the constable
Mrs Lewis sank back apparently in a faint.
but when her daughter and the officer raised her
she was dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
PRESIDENTS TRIBUTE TO MR.. PAYNE
Cabinet OHoers Also Express Esteem for
Their Late Associate
IFRoM IKE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington Oct. 4.-President Roosevelt On
leaving the apartments OF the Postmaster Cen
eral late this afternoon. remarked with sigh,
Henry Payne one Of the sweetest most
loving and trusting OF men,
IN speaking Of the late Postmaster General
Payne, Secretary Wilson said tonight:
Ny. Payne was one OF the most lovable rren. I
ever Knew he was man OF the highest integ-
rity IN al his relations IN life and gave 10 the
discharge Of his public duties more strength than
ne could well spare The work In the POstofiCe
Department is very comprehensive and exact
ing he brought a mind trained in extensive
business affairs TO the consideration Of its de-
Velopment and f had striking growth under his
management
Secretary Hitchcock saic:
The government has lost a faithful servant
Republican principles loyal and earnest sup
porter ana his associates q genial and steadfas-
friend, while those who knew him intirnate.7
realize what an irreparable loss his family havs
sustained.
Secretary Hay said that he never had met
man Of more genuine honesty and integrity,
man more truthful and fearless in his express
sions Of what ne believed than Postmaster Cen
eral Payne He was said the Secretary OF
State. a man OF such remarked Bile uprfghtness
and purity OF character that. judging other peo-
Pie by himself he was slow 20 believe evil OF
any one. But the moment ne was convinced
that his confidence had been betrayed he was
most energetic and untiring in his investigation
OF Wrongdoing and in his desire 10 punish IT."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
cHURcHMEN MOURN MIR. pAYNE's Loss.

Boston. Oct. 4-The Wisconsin delegates to the
Episcopal General Convention greatly depore the
death or Postmaster General Payne, MI Payne
for years an active worker in All saints
Cathedral parish. Milwaukee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
.th ali good wishes. believe me.
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

The Presidents match is shot for At DO 500. 800.
800 SD1 and 90 Yards and carries with II the mill
tarv championship Of America. medal and a num-
her of prizes Private Geusch the match with
a score OF 100 out Of = possible 30 points
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
EDISON PROTECTS NAME.
Continued from arst page.

engaged IN similar transactions will be shut out Of
the mails
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-08-29
ABOUT SCHOOLS
Plenty Of " DIRK Ahead for
the Aberdeen School
Board.

Today the citizens are voting on the
proposition of selling, to the highest bid.
der for cash, the two lots on Wishkah
street, between G and II, owned by the
school district, which no doubt will be
carried unanimously.
From the present outlook the board
has plenty OF work cut out for it between
now and the time school commences.
The delay in getting the title to the
property on the South side has made it
impossible to provide lequate accommo-
dations this year, but the board will
push the work as fast as possible, and
will make the best provision that can be
made for the children OF that section I'M
der the circumstances.
To meet the wants on this side the
board has set carpenters at work re-
modelling part OF the High school
building. Two rooms will be gained by
using the auditorium, and two class
rooms will be gained by the rearrange.
ment of some of the recitation rooms on
the lower floors.
Notwithstanding all these moves, tie
fact still is patent that more school
facilities are wanted, and must be pro.
viied. To do this the board will need
$4,000 for the South side and $4,000 will
have to be expended to bridge the neces-
stiles OF this side.
The district has outstanding warrants,
on the building fund $1,000. and on the
general expense fund $500, making
$10,5OO indebtedness drawing 8 per cent.
interest. To this must be added the
$4,000 already mentioned, and the total
is $l4,500 which will draw per cent.
The sum seems large, but it cannot be
changed only by voting bonds to reduce
the interest. If the board will use the
money received for the Wishkah street
lots in meeting the needs of the $4,000,
there would only be $40 800 Of interest
bearing Indebtedness, and if the district
would bond itself for that amount the
state would be glad to take them at 5 per
cent, thus decreasing the interest almost
one half. 1t is to be hoped that the
board will give the voters chance to
bond the district, thus reducing the
interest charges.
On the whole the board is to be con-
graduated on the success that has at
tended their efforts to bring things to
pass, and there can be no doubt but that
the voters will support them in all rea.
sonable propositions in the future.