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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
TAXATION N MASSACHUSETTS,.

New-York is not the only State that has to
hunt new sources Of revenue Governor Doug
las Of Massac husetts, like Governor Higgins, is
wrestling with the tax problem. Last year the
Bay State tax was S2JO00O0. This year $4,000
600 must be raised. A part of this levy is ex-
traordinary, owing 10 the failure 10 make last
years tax large enough to meet the needs of
the sinking fund, amounting 10 1897 600 or TO
come within 100000 of paying the current ex-
penses of government. The present must pay
for the neglect Of the past. But even if the for
mer levy had been ample 1t would still be nee
essary to provide for a larger outlay than
before
The prospect of a direct tax of 100000 is
rather disheartening 10 Massachusetts property
owners. Some newspapers frankly say that
they cannot stand it and that some method
Of indirect taxation must be devised. THE
Springfield Republican" declares "At the best
THE direct tax is undesirable even when less
"burdensOme than at present, in view of the
inequalities entering into its distribution
through lack of uniformity in local property
assessments. That Is interesting in view of
the attempts here TO excite prejudice against
the indirect tax system, which has almost en-
tirely done away with the general tax levy for
State purposes and would have done so com
pletely but for the constitutional requirement
that certain charges be met from the general
ment are as great in New-York as II would
seem possible they could be in Massachusetts
and, while there is something to be said for
keeping the government closely responsible 10
the taxpayers by direct taxes, it is well recog-
nized that great amount of property is not
thus made to contribute 10 the public expense.
In Massachusetts II IS proposed to pass Ia "
taxing direct inheritances as well as collateral
inheritances which are now taxable Governor
douglas favors thiss and his predecessor, Gov
ernor Bates, in his last message made a similar
suggestion, arguing that it was bad public pol
Icy to tax collateral requests and let direct
lnheritances go untaIed, and raising the cues.
hon; Why fine rich men for distributions OF
property outside Of the family and encoura ge
Them TO keep their fortunes intact?
1t is always easy 10 raise cIamor about ex-
ravagance In face Of such a situation. and
doubtless there is always need Of n treasury
watchdog 10 keep expenditures from growing
too fast His chief duty should be TO see that
money is honestly and wisely spent. not that
appropriations are rlthlessly cut down. I'm.
fortunately, il is impossible 10 make nublic
money go as far as IL should. Almost nobody
stops TO count the cost OF what he does official
iy as IL he were doing II for himself or for mi
vate corporation The mere growth of govern
ment expense, however. is not necessarily q
sign OF extravaganza. The country is richer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
OFF YEAR" ELECTIONS

The people Of Iowa approved last November
a constitutional amendment abolshing "off
year. elections. The present Governor. Albert
b. Cummins, was elected in November 1903
for a two year term ending in January 1906
BY the provisions of the amendment Governor
Cumminss tenure was extended to January
1907, and his successor will be chosen in No
vember, 1905. Hereafter State officers will be
voted for only in the even years, State cleo
tons coinciding with Congress and Presidential
elections. In Ohio, where q Governor and other
State officers are to be chosen this fall q SINH
lar amendment will be submitted to the voters
II il carries, Ohio will also drop from the list
of States in which the platform maker and the
spellbinder are called 10 give a practically
continuous performance.
The action taken by Iowa and seconded by
Ohio indicates, no doubt, a growing WEAKNESS
Of the burdens and annoyances of annual DO
litical campaigns. In States where parties are
evenly matched these annual contests involve
an extraYagant and useless strain The peoDle
prefer TO express themselves emphatically Mt
suitable intervals and to be freed from the ne
cessity of continually repeating and reaffirming
their Judgments Particularly after the excite
ments and Interruptions Of a Presidential cam
paign they wish to enjoy a certain breathing
spell-a certain relief from the details of poll
ties. This feeling has shown itself in the grad
ual abandonment of special State elections, In
the lengthening Of the terms of State officers
and in the general adoption of biennial sessions
for State legislatures. In some States this re-
action has run to extremes Mississippi. Ala
bama and Louisiana have now only one State
election every four years, and the legislative
session has been made quadrennial. Many
other States have adopted the plan of electing
Governors for four years, but allowing the leg
islature to be chosen biennially. Most signif-
cant of ALL State elections are being confined
more and more strictly TO the even numbered
years. in which Representatives in Congress
and Presidential electors are voted for.
With Ohio and Iowa falling into line. scarcely
half dozen States will be left which maintain
the "off year" election habit Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island vote for State officers every
year. New-Jersey elects Governor every
third year, so that every other election falls in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
Mr.. DERINo TO BE PROMOTED.

Washington March 2S-Herbert G. Dering, second
secretary of the British Embassy here, will soon
be promoted to European post. His successor
has not yet been named. but the duties of first
secretary and counsellor, which Mr. Dering has per-
formed very acceptably for time are be
taken up by Hugh OBeirne who will arrive the
latter part OF the week. Mr.. Dering came to Wash
ington in the fall OF 1902 with Sir Michael Herbert
who was i'll at the time The burden OF the work at
the embassy largely fell on Mr.. Dering and through
out the Venezuelan negotiations he acted as first
secretary and at times had practically the work
and responsibility of a charge d'aTaires. 1t Is be-
lieved that Mr.. Derng's departure is only for a
time. and that the Foreign Office will follow it's
custom OF returning to Washington counsellor
OF embassy those OF it's officials who have made
mark for themselves here under secretaries.
Mr.. Dering will not leave Washington at once, but
will spend part OF the leave which has been grant
ed TO him here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

Missouri record breaker Governor Folk. But
Mr.. Van Wyck is said TO have signed that most
Jeffersonian of all the Jeffersonians Thomas
L. Watson, of Georgia. There are many other
entries, all experienced candidates, but lack OF
space prevents our discussing their chances OF
victory, though we must call attention to the
great advantage Mr.. Van Wyck has in his
clever utility man. Bourke Cochran. The
mighty Cochran has been singularly out OF
the public ear for some time past, but is I'M
derstood TO have kept himself in excellent tr1m
using monograph as a 'home trainer"
1t will be a great event, grand oratorlcal
gamble We regret that it is against the Gus
tom of The Tribune to publish tips on the pro-
spective winners, and we refrain even IN
the greatest national sporting affair of our time
1t is predicted that the future books will begin
10 lay odds tomorrow, while the mutuel pools
will sell fast sentences will flow IN the
great 'talkfest." We await the day with I'M
moi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
DISMISSED.
Sentence of Court Martial ApproUed
by the President.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington March 2S.-After a conference with
President Roosevelt to-day, Assistant Secretary
Darling. of the Navy Department, announced that
the President had decided to allow the sentence i'm
posed by court martial on Midshipman Arrowood
of North Carolina, to stand without change. The
y"ung sentenced to dshonorable dismissal
from the navy for desertion. and for time the
President has been besieged with petitions from
influential men OF the South. asking for a mitiga-
ton OF the punishment. The President believes
that the good Of the service demands the full pen
atty exacted by the court martial. The law bear
ing the provides that a dismissed
shall hereafter be eligible to OF the rights
of citizenship.
Milton w. Arrowood was appointed TO the Naval
Academy from North Carolina September T.
1900 and went to after four years at the acad-
envy in March. 1904. board the flagship Kear-
sarge. While at the academy his father. the Rev.
Mr. Arrowood insisted that his son should be al
lowed to attend the Presbyterian church at An
napolis instead OF the college chapel From tune 70
time the elder Arrowood. in written communica-
TONS protested to the Navy Department against
what he declared be the immoral atmosphere
at the academy. While at sea young Arrowood Is
said to have frequently expressed himself as dis
satisfied with the service, and told his brother o-
GERS that he could make more money in private
life. Finally he submitted his resignation to the
department and asked that 1t be accepted AS all
midshipmen required TO serve a certain time IN
the navy after graduation the resignation was not
accepted. On January 4, while the kearsarge was
at Hampton Roads, Arrowood left the ship, and
the Navy Depar tent. after making earnest efforts
to get In touch with him. finally called on the Sc
cret Service, with the result that ArrowoOd was
arrested in New-York and delivered board the
receiving ship Hancock at the navy yard on Feb
ruary ls Trial by court martial Was ordered and
he was to join the kearsarge in the Caribbean
and was tried board that ship, convicted of de-
sertion and sentenced to Dismissal The conyening
authority. Rear Admiral Barker, commander in
chief of the North Atlantic feet approved the SEN
tence and forwarded the papers In the case to the
department.
In the mean time the Rev Mr. Arrowood ad-
dressed several communica tons TO the depart
ment, asserting that his son was right in desert
ing because he says young ArrOwood had not
been Justly treated. In behalf of his son. he al
legged that II was impossible for him to lead what
the Rev Mr.. ArrowOod termed religious life
and remain in the service. Within the last few
days members of the Presbyterian Church have
appealed the President TO mitigate the sentence
by dismissing Arrowood for continued absence
without leave, in order that he might not lose his
citizenship. This request refused, because
Arrowood was not found guilty OF absence without
leave, but OF desertion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
4mnsenents.

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ACADEMY OF MUsIc-s-The Darling of the Gods
.aMrPfCAN-s:iS-Siberta.
RELksCO-s-Adrea.
BERKELEY LYCEUM-s:3o-Fou one-sct plays
BIyOT--s:I5-The Music Master.
BRGA AY-s: -Boccacco.
CARNEGIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lectures
CTRCTE-2-S-NaG6evtile
COIONIAI-2-S-Nandeviie
CRTTFRION-S:1o-NancyS Stair.
DALY'S-s-The Duchess Of Dantzic.
EDEN MUSFE-world in Wax.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holmes
GARDENS :2o-The College WIDOW:
CARRICK-s.10-You Never Can Tell
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Billy.
HAMMERSTETN'S NICToR1A-2-s:l'
herald souARE-s:i5-The Woman In the case
EUDSON-s:30- Strongbesrt.
IRVING PIACE-S:20-Der Faminenta9
J<NrCKFI9 BOCKER-S:l5-11ie Prince tonsort
LEW FlELDS'S-s:15-It Happened IN Noroahu-
TIRFRTY-s.15-Ths Education OF MI fipp
]. YcFUM-S.8o-Mrs. LefhnsweIs Booas
1sYRIC-s-Fantana. r,u-
ssaDrSos- SSTrarE GARDFN-2-S-Circus.
N-s:l5-Leah Kleschna. ,., -.,.
@FT r OPERA house, :so-Holland Testi-
nonizl
NEw-kMsTERDAM-s :15-King Richard III.
NEW ORK-s:i5-The Shepherd King
SAyOY-s .25-Abgan.
,SITsI HAIT-SHiggledy Piggledy and Col
ege Widower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
GOVERNOR FOLK GUEST OF HONOR

Governor Folk OF Missouri will arrive In the city
next Monday, as the guest OF the Missouri Society
OF New-York, and will make his first public ap-
pearance in New-YOrk at the dinner to be given by
the society. next Tuesday evening at the Waldorf
and with District Attorney Jerome he will respond
to Reform toasts Melville E. Stone. general
manager OF The Associated Press and president of
the Illinois Society. will talk Governmental IN
tegrity; Among the other speakers will be Presi-
dent Pritchet OF the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology, Samuel NJ. Gardenshire William Hem
burn Russell. the presidents OF the Southern ana
the Georgia societies. and the vice-president OF
the North Carolina Society. The speakers will be
introduced by Henry Woltman. president OF the
Missouri Society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

gan Dix. Mrs. John r. Alexandra aud Mrs. Moses
Taylor Pyne in behalf Of the annex OF the LOOMS
Sanatorium. which is badly in need OF financial
assistance The play presented viii be "The Dfnksy
Bird" adapted from Eugene Fields stories By
Miss Margaret Eager. the songs being set to the
music Of Arthur Kendall Robert AtchnsOn, Regi-
maid De Koven and the late Ethelbert Nevfn. The
performers will consist OF children. and precisely
on this account the play viii have a particular
charm and attraction for young people.
Lady Herbert. widow OF Sir Michael Herbert,
who died as Ambassador OF Great Britain 70 tho
United States. sails to-day board the Cedric
for Liverpool. after spending the winter WITH her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Il. Wilson.
Mrs. John Elliott. who was Miss Maud Hors.
gives reception at her husbands studio II Wash
ington Square South this afternoon for her cousin
Mrs. Hugh Fraser. widow OF the former British
Minister in Japan. sister Of Marion Crawford and
herself well known novelist. among her most
popular books being The Splendid Porsena-"
Mrs Robert W. de Forest entertained the Thurs
day Evening Club last night at her house. IN
Washington Square North. the programme of the
evening including Indian Juggling. and also ths
Interpretation Of japanese floral symbolism. b.
Miss Marie AverilL
Mrs Vanderbilt has abandoned her intention OF
going abroad next month. and will probably 70
main here until she leaves town to open The
Breakers at Newport Tor Jho SUMMER S0aaoA-
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Twombys who have been
spending the spring In the SOUTH VII arrive IN
town on Tuesday.
From Boston comes the news OF the birth OF a
daughter TO Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eiill Thorneyhs.
Mrs Thorndyke was Miss Lucy Gurnee. a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Walter Gurnee. of this city. and
her marriage to Harry Thorndyke took place about
eighteen months ago at Bar HarbOr, where the
have their
Mr.. and Mrs w. Moore Robinson and Mss Media
Robinson, who have been spending the winter IN
New-York with Mrs. ]. Hood Wright from whose
house in 5th-ave her granddaughter. Miss Robin
son. made her debut Christmas time sailed yes
terday for France board the SavOie. They
bound for Paris, where they make their home.
effects OF her accident on Sunday night last
Sherry's and has left town for Newport. where she
is staying with Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt
Hugh Aucnincloss IS to be Gordon Browns best
man on the occasion of the Iatter's marriage To
Miss Caroline Bogert. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Henry L. Bogert. on April z, at St Georges
Church Flushing, Long Island Reginald Wilkes
Henry L. Bogert jr., George G. Chittenden, George
Stillman Frederick and W. W HoPpin, IT., Arthur
Fowler and EIiphalet Potter viii be the ushers
Gordon Brown gives his farewell bachelor dinner
at DeImoulco's on April .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

In his History of Coal Mining r. w. Gallo
way points out that what appear to be traces of
primitive state of sevtude existed in Stafordshre
where the laborers employed in the haulage of coal
continued to be known "bondsmen"-a name
probably coming down from remote period, a sup
position which receives support from a peculiar
service required of them known "buildases."
This consisted in working at times in the morning
without receiving any payment beyond drink OF
ale. This custom OF exactng labor without pay Is
supposed to represent ancient service required
from their tenants by the monks of the Abbey OF
BuiIdwas in Shropshire, whence the name was de-
rived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS HONOR office.

Arthur Won Briesen, president OF the Legal Ala
Society has been Informed by President Roosevelt
that he will accept the honorary vicepresidency o.
the society The Presidents letter was follows
ACCEPT the election OF honorary vice presl11
GENT OF the Legal Aid Society 90 Il because
Leel that no society is doing more Invaluable WoIH
TOT the country than this. Ou betriend the trie.
less ~ the most effective possible manner htSg
since nave been Police Commissioner have To-
lowed closely the work thar Your society has DON.
ana cannot speak too highly Of 10. You Tlsnt
wrongs Tor the very people who 81 all others Hius-
need Co have their wrongs righted and who Ai9
Yet most helpless TO secure their righting-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
BREAK GROUND FOR NEW HOSPITAL.

The ground in 6ith-st.. near Sd-ave. where the
new Manhattan Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital WI
be located was broken yesterday with appropriate
exercises Mrs. c. r. Agnew removed the hgst
shoveful OF earth. John Sinclair. president OF 'Ae
hospital, and DIR. Andrew FL smith made addresses.
Prayer was offered By the Rev. Dr. Stephenson. on
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, The ia1d
on Wieh the new institution viii be built cost Sic
~ ana the structure Will cost. Including lis 41I-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
POPE RECEIVES EX-GOVERNOR ooELL

Rome March 23-Ex-Governor 3. B. Odeu r. OF
New-York. and family were received n private
o,,5ia,ca to-day nv Pope Plus " The presentation
was made by Monsignor " G. Murphy. the vice
rector OF the American College at Rome His Holt
ness conversed with his callers for about half an
hour showing great interest in America and IN
-,yirins as to the plans OF Mr.. OdeH. The latter
Will leave Rome in few days for FLORENCE, am
will take a motor tour through Northern ltal!
SWITZERLAND and Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

There is a world of satisfaction in the convic-
ton and punishment of scoundrelly physician
for malpractice. 1t is difficult to imagine
meaner trick than to extort all poor mans
savings from him the false pretence of cur
ing him of an ailment he never had by means
of a remedy which never existed the
swindler used. also. to pose as a leader of high
class "sportsmanship"! Why, the dirtiest
"welcher' would seem decent by his side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
LECTURE BY HARLAN I. SMITH.

Harlan l. Smith. of the Jesup North Pacific Ex-
petition will address the American Geographical
Society Tuesday evening. March 2S. on Recent
Archaeological Discoveries in Northwestern Amer
lea" The lecture will be given in MendessOhn
Hall at $50 O'Clock and will be illustrated with
a magic lantern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
]. r. oRExEL AT VENICE.

Venice. March 2S-The American steam yaeh.
AIcedo (owned by George w ChndS preSeh q
Philadelphia with John r. Drexel OF Phiiadeiphia'
and Messina-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
ITALY SENDS FOR Ascou COPE.

Rome March 23-The Italian government has SEM
Count Sarsfeld SaIazar TO London % bring back
from the J. Pierpont Morgan collection In the SCUM
Kensington Museum the famous cope which hAd
been stolen from the Cathedral of Ascolt ana Whiel
Mr. Morgan has ordered to be returned TO It24y-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
HAeeARD DELAYED BY FLOODS.

Yuma. Ariz. March 2S-Flood waters I'm the Colo
RADIO River have detained H. Rider Haggard for some
time at Yuma. He has put in his time takns
pleasure trips down the Colorado River Valley NJ
Haggard and party have been the guests OF ETast-s
Young general auditor OF the HARTMAN lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
MRS MCCORMICK MAKES A0IEUs.

ST. Petersburg March 25.-Nirs. Mccormick vile
or the retiring American Ambassador. made her
formal adieus to the Empress and Empress DoWaser
at Tsarskoe-Selo to-day after bidding Iare"eA %
the other members OF the imperial family NIs
NJcCorn,fck goes to Paris in advance of the Am
has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
GIVES s25o,ooo TO NORTHWESTERN.

S2So.OOo has been made to Northwestern UNIVERSITY
by Milton II. Wilson, OF Evanston. one Of me
trustees OF the institution. II is said thar this IS
the first of series OF gifts the university 20 De
announced soon. which will aggregate SLott.loN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
EMPEROR WILLIAM STARTS ON TRIP.

Cuxhaven. March 2S.-Emperor William started
to-day on his Mediterranean cruise on board ine
steamer Hamburg placed at his disposal oS '''
TJauburs-- rlerican Line. The Hamburg was -
corted BY the arn1Ored cruiser Prinz Friedrich Aar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

Without being in the least Puritanical 1t is
difficult not to sympathize with the church peo-
pie who were displeased at the rendering OF
drinking and gambling songs at church con-
cert. A Strengthening of instruction in common
sense and manners would seem to be in order in
a college whose glee club could show so little
appreciation of the ordinary fitness Of things.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

The Russian families which have gone astray
somewhere between Odessa and South Dakota
are not the only lost ones. The Manchurian
mountains are full OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
J. p. MoReAN's YACHT AT CANNES

Cannes, France. March 2s.-The American steam
rived herSyesterday. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Mr.. and Mrs. EIbridge T. Gerry and the Misses
Gerry who have been in Florida for several weeks
returned to town last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

Days Theatre will be the scene this afternoon
Of a theatrical entertainment organized by Mrs.
Richard Irwin, Mrs ]. Pierpont Morgan, Mrs Nor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

President Castro continues to accumulate
trouble. Even at, present he has more than the
traditional peck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

According to Commissioner Darllngtons
theory all theatres are reasonably safe" until
the fire starts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

Miss Laura Swan has entirely recovered from the
effects OF her accident Sunday night last at
Sherry's. and has left town for Newport where she
is staying with Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

Mr. and Mrs. w. Moore Robinson and Mss Media
Robinson who have been spending the winter in
New-York with Mrs. J. Hood Wright, from whose
house in 5th-ave. her granddaughter. Miss Robin
son. made her debut at Christmas time. sailed yes
terday for France board the Savoie- They
bound for Paris where they make their home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-24

From Boston comes the news OF the birth Of
daughter TO Mr. and Mrs Harry Hin Thorndyizs-
Mrs. Thorndyke Miss Lucy Gurnee. a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gurnee. of this city. and
her marriage to Harry Thorndyke took place about
eighteen months ago at Bar HarbOr, where the
Gurnees have their summer home.