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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
COSTA RICA PEACEFUL.
Her Consul General Denies Sense
tiORal Stories.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Last evenings and this mornings papers
published some sensational articles about Costa
RiCan politics, and the statements made ars
not only unjust, but unfair to the government
have the honor TO represent here as consul general
/ request you to publish in your valuable news
paper the true state OF affairs which I have the
pleasure OF expressing in this letter.
Don Ascension Esquivel the actual President o.
Costa Riea. is a very honorable man and one Of
our foremost statesmen. His term Of Office. which
began the Sth of May. 1892. expires on the Sth
Of May. He does not pretend 70
continue in Office and all he wants is to pre-
serve public order and to guarantee the constitu-
tonal right for the election Of President and Dspu
ties to Congress- which is exercised in COSTA Rica
every four years. We do not believe in revolutions
in Costa Rica: the last one and the largest enc
ever had, took place IN 1870. and since then cleo
tons have been held regularly and peacefully.
The revolution Of 1870 was nothing in comparison
the smallest of your street rios strikes.
Mac in YSvSrSbar issI sn5 ~ he +fy-s c9IdSfsS
tanned the largest number Of electors. as decided
by 1922 votes. against S5OS2 vIvidend among the
the political parties OF Mr.. Fernandez Mr. Soto and
Mr. Zuniga tried TO obtain by force thar which they
could not legally and organized a conspiracy 70
overthrow the government of Mr.. EsquiveI and 70
the candidate of the majority, and I'm whose party
are included the greater percentage Of The 6esi
was aware of the plans of the eonspirators and by
uIuelN action prevented JnelE success ana aSs4lrl
public order, giving ample guarantees 20 az ne
lava abiding citizens, as a result, few COSTA
Rtcans were eXied from the country. and as every
thing is quiet there now. the secondary elections
will take place April 1 next.
We do not rule things By military force in Costa
Rca. as is clearly demonstrated BY the fact thai
we have three times as many teachers in our PUB
lie schools as soldiers In our standing army. We
are peace-abiding people. ana we exert ourselves u
the development OF agriculture and industry We
try 70 march as fast can i'm the path OF the
nations which lead in all kinds of progress as can
be easily demonstrated by our statistics. Life and
and we never have had, during our history as
nation, single case OF a foreign claim for abuses
of any kind. JUAN j. ULLOA
Consul General of Costa RiCa 10 the United states
New York City. March 80. 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

is more readily effected With a direct current
than with the alternating current. Mr. Sprague
believes that the danger of electrolysls is as
great with one as the other, and the prospect
Of interference with telephone and telegraph
service far more serious with the high voltage
which the New Haven road will employ than
with the low pressure at which direct current
is now used. Again. he declares that an engine
In which the electric energy Is used ntermit
tently must be heavier and more expensive in
order to do a given amount Of work than one in
which il is employed steadily. He then compares
the New York Central and New Haven locomo-
tves One weighs 20 tons, develops ZOO
horsepower and is expected 10 move train
weighing from 400 TO $50 tons. The other is
said to weigh 72 tons, yet Mr. Sprague believes
il capable Of developing only 1000 horsepower
and of hauling trains weighing not more than
200 or go tons.
When both railway companies have tried their
respective methods Of operation for few months
an Illuminating comparison will be possible, and
so much depends on the outcome Of the approach
ing trials that electricians probably find it hard
to wait for them with patience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

Much as The relative merits Of the direct and
hHfrnaung currents for electric traction have
oeeA discussed, in is still impossible for we'll
INFORMED and iudicaly disposed person 70 de-
cde which is the better Of tie two Each has
us "cTaniaces and its disadvantages and those
are likely 10 receive the most careful attention
from transportation companies during the next
nFc or ten wears. for the extensive displacement
OF steam aS a motive power is now practically a
ioregone conclusion.
An excellent chance for instructive debate was
Afforded few evenings ago by the reading be-
fore the New York Railroad Club Of a paper
10y Mr.. i. G.. Lammc the designer Of an alter
mating current engine built by the Westinghouse
company for the New Haven road. The prln-
clal participants iH the discussion which fol
lowed were Mr.. Calvert Townley. who is Off.
oialiy connected with the company which is Ia
use the machine. and Mr.. Frank J. Spragua. one
Of the advisers of the New York Central. which
has adopted the direct current system.
From The Railroad Gazettes" report Of hi.
remarks ii appears that Mr. Townley reiterated
The now familiar plea that the first cost Of IN,
line equipment and the consumption OF powel
would both be lower with the alternating cur
rent than with the direct current lie jnsistaf
that il was wise 10 keep the poSsibilisies of ev
panslon in view when making the initial applica
ton Of electricity 10 railway work Finally n,
attached much Importance 10 the fact that Mr.
Lamme's single phase motor s,.en1s ia ~
equally well adapted 70 running with etbe
Kind Of current The Nev Haven companv nov
controls more than Two hundred miles OF trolle,
lines, which are valuable as feeders. Most o
them are operated with direct current. I'm
some viii eventually Soc equipped with alternat
ing current machinery: and it is considered a.
advantage 90 ma6e an Interchange Of roIlfn
stock possible
Here Is pretty respectable case for the polio
adopted 10y the New Haven road. and il on
heard OILY the arguments o. M5ssrs. Lamme an
Townle.. r. would be- possible 10 grow enthu
siestje OYER Che alternating current. When NJ,
Sy~a@ae's argument il considered however n,
wisdom q President Mellpns choice becomes les
OtTioUs. ~ j. asserted that acceleration-th
is. lie Increase Of speed when making a start
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
HOW TOGO KNEW.


From the philadelphia Record
Ambassador Lloyd Griscom. who viii leaya
shortly for his new Brazilian post illustrates tlS
unfathomable character of the japanese 2y -
incident relating Co Admiral Togo While TOGO
wonder even amOns his own people MT Grisc91
has profound admiration for these wonderll
little men of the East rs a nation. gained dlrns
his residence as Minister at Toxic which included
The period OF war with Russia. The incident Ae
V0uChes for true. though unofficial TO w.
while Togo with his fleet lay awaiting the coills
OF the Russian fleet TO the relief Of Nlad.vOstoa,
The admiral" said Mt Griscom. cas- the Worl
knows. guarded the shortest or the two approaches
which the one by which the Russians cams.
and the world wonders how he knew lie dt ~
know. His government believed him wrOns I.
guarding the Korean approach and sent ~ ~
messages for him To move his fleet Co cover ~
approach by the longer route Togo wired oale
saying he was confident he right and did W
move Finally his own star officers came 90 -
and begged that for the honor OF his country -
move the fleet. Already &c was "a day past -
time the Russians should have been m sight j..
would be awful said his officers IL the Russlt.-l
should reach the bay TOGO seemed moved Y W.
decide finally IN tweuty-fOur hours me said =
twenty-five hours the Russians were sighted -.
had stood alone and right How did ~
know which way the Russians would come,
asked Admiral Togo later oh. be said. p 80
70 a ton how much coal they had and I knew W.
Tar they could travel ON that coal
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Amnsements.


ACADEMY OF MUsIc-2-s-The Darling Of the Gods
BELASCO-e--s--The Girl Of the Golden West
FlIJoI--.-S:I5-The Music Master
BROADWAY lbs: l5-T-he Vanderbilt Cur.
CARNEGIE HALLE O-Sympho2y Concerts for Young
People.
CAsTN6-2-s:15- Harpylanc
9-S-Naudelfle.
CRTTERTON-2.Ib- .30-The Mountain Cinner-
TALY'S-2.I5-s .15-Tho Embassy Ball
FTF.N NJSEE-The World in Wax
FNPTRE-2:1 5-s 20-PcteT Pan.
FTFI.Ds EATRE-Closed this week
a RDEN-2-S .20-The tsallOper
GARRICK-2-S 2o-tiaIops ,- ,-.s..-,uo
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-S-Macoeth- e'i" iN''s
HERALD SQI-ARE-2:15-s:1 b-GeorEe Washington 'I-
4TppODRONfF-2-s-A Society Circus.
TTT-r1sONc- 2-Ih-s .20-The Duel
ZOE WFrERs -slo-Tviddle Tvadde and The squaW
Mans CfrI q the Golden West
E-s-TC-E, FRTOCTr -2.15-s -l5-Mlle. Mcdiste
/ -TpF-PTY- -e.1S-Linc0ln.
T.yCF-T-n-2-I5 -15-The Lion and the Mouse-
T-vRTC-2-S -IB-MeNicana- = ryt,,o
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-s-Clrcus ana iipp'-
,r.DIs0S .soUARE-2-SI 5-The Greater Love
~ -EET1rr- 2-S15-T5s Majesty.
SraST7k TTAN-2 l5-S .30-Chariey'F Aunt &C
sew ANSTFRDAA f-2-15-The Scarlet Letter.
Don Carlos -,.
,-r-vV YORK -Humpty- Dumpty.
T,FrNC~1SS- s:15-B Brown Of Harvard
saVOy-2 .is-s.I5-Mr Hopdnson-
yTsTT-A t~T<.S-a-I5- .25-The Squaw Man
v-FST FND-2-s: 15-Way Down East.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
ELLEN TERRY.
facilities.

1t is not a secret that, in her theatrical vent
ures since the time of her last appearance in
America, Miss Ellen Terry has sometimes been
unprOSperOus, because injudciOus. and has had
losses. For that reason, and also because Of an
impulse of affectonate homage toward a great
actress whose genius and beauty have hallOwed
life for thousands Of people and who has now
come TO the autumn, or rather to the Indian
summer, of her days, it has been determined, at
the suggestion, we believe of The London Tribs
une," to hold festival, in her honor and for her
benefit, on the completion Of her ifteth year
upon the stage. Miss Terry's first appearance in
the theatre was made on April %, 1886, and she
has been an actress ever since On April %
accordingly the purpOsed demonstration will
take practical form in London, where a great
banquet Will occur, at which,-as the custom
long has been at dinners for the Theatrical
Fund.-every guest will be a subscriber, and
where cooperative movements in this cause are
afoot Of which the particulars will later be
furnished
The wish has been expressed that American
friends and admirers Of Miss Terry will par
tiCipate in this testimonial, and it is not to be
doubted that this wish will meet with sym
pathetic response; for among the many women
of the stage who have come to America to act
within the last fifty years no one has so com
pletely charmed and captured the playgOng
public as Miss Terry did, with Queen Henrietta
Maria, when she first appeared here. twenty
three years ago. and afterward with Portia,
Beatrice. and Ophea. It never has been possible
to define the magic Of genius, any more than 1t
has been 10 explain the sweetness of the rose or
the motion of the birds wing and beauty of its
flight Ellen Terry's acting always had an in
detnable charm The buOyancy of her step, the
bewitChment Of her smile, the exquisite melody
of her speech the gracious splendor of her pres
ence-thOse and other lovely attributes could
be named; but the total effect of her art was to
dazzle while 1t charmed. She is remembered
with universal gladness, and. beyond doubt
there many here who will eagerly do what
they can to make the benefit a substantial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, March 3O--The German Ambassador
and Baroness Won Sternburg hosts at a din
ner party at the embassy tonight, entertaining the
Austrian Ambassador and Baroness HeageImuIier'
Justice and Mrs Holmes. the Belgian Minister and
Baroness Moncheur. Senator and Mrs. Hale Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Cowles, General and Mrs. ORA
per. the counsellor of the French Embassy ana
Nine des Portes de la Fosse, the naval attache OF
the French Embassy and NiscOuntess de Fara-
mond Baron Won dem Bussche- Haddenhausen and
Mr. and Mrs. LOrillaTd.
Sir Henry Mortimer and Lady Durand VIII give
a dinner on April in honor Of the Governor Cen
eraI Of the Dominion OF Canada and Lady Grey
and their niece, Lady Alexandra BeaucierK. Ihey
will arrive in Washington next week.
Baroness Won dem Bussche- Haddenhausen' wire
of the counsellor of the German Embassy, whose
illness interfered with their sailing for Europe
Thursday Is still suffering from fever and al
though her condition is causing her friends much
concern they are not in the least alarmed about
her Baron Won dem Bussche-Haddenhausen was
able to leave her this evening to attend the din
ner given at the German Embassy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Iron The Tribune Bureau.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. March 8O.-President Roosevelt re-
ceived to-day Mayor S. S. McNinch OF Charlotte
N c.. who is here in the interest OF the celeora-
ton OF the anniversary OF the Mecklenbers Dec
claration of Independence, which Is 10 De heio IN
his city next May. The President promised TO ald
the enterprise by ordering Company r OF the l6th
Cavalry. company Of marines the Marine Band
from Washington and two companies OF infantry
from Fort Mcpherson. Atlanta. to go to Charlotte
Senator Dolliver had conference with the Presi-
dent on the rate bill before the Cabinet met; Rep
resentative Kahn OF California called to urge the
appointment of a postmaster; Senator Cullom came
to introduce a friend; Governor Hoggatt Of Alaska
had a consultation with the President about the
work In the far northern territory and Repre-
sentative Hamilton took up the subject OF railroads
in Alaska.
Among the other callers at the White House in
course OF the day were Senators Piles and Hem
enway, Representatives McCleary, Alexander. GIL
lette Fitzgerald Keller and Graff and James r.
Garfield. Commissioner Of Corporations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

From The Tribune buIeau-I
Washington, March 30.-Mr. and Mrs Eoson
BRADLEY entertained thirty young people at bridge
in their APARTMENTS at the Stoneeigh tonight and
supper followed.
Miss Carow, the sister Of Mrs. Roosevelt VINO
has been her guest all winter has left Washington
for the South. accompanied by Miss Tyler COUSIN
who has also been a guest at the White House. ana
will spend some time visiting in Alabama
Invitations have been issued for the wedding OF
Miss Katharine Bradford, daughter OF Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Royal Bradford. to Howard Angel
Brookvay. OF New York, but who is now member
of the faculty Of the Peabody Institute in Balu-
more The wedding will take place at noon, April
H. at St Margaret's Church, and Miss Bradford
brother-in-aw. the Rev. f. D. Johnson, assisted by
the Rev. Herbert Scott Smith will of1ciate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

its own property without crossing the citys
property, the city has the opportunity to prac-
tise extortion. ExtOrtion. however, is no more
respectable on the part of city in dealing with
corporation than the part of a policeman
in dealing with a saloOnkeeper.
Mr.. Rea's letter on the proposition TO TX
interstate rates in the franchise should dis
abuse the official mind of the notion that any
such thing is possible. The idea that few
inches of tail, in the form of some mere street
crossings can be made to wag the dog in the
shape of a continental railroad line, had better
be abandoned. The Board Of Aldermen can
hardly hope to supersede the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Practically all commerce
which will use the Connecting Railway will he
interstate The rates are therefore subject to
federal law, and any local arrangement would
probably be of no avail even if the railroad
consented to make it. The railroad has every
incentive to develop its business here, and will
doubtless encourage local commerce by making
favorable rates. New York does, indeed, COM
plain that the Boston and Baltimore differen-
tails are unjust to it, and some persons think
this franchise can be used as an instrument to
stop them. The subject however. is too large
to be handled in that way The Pennsylvania
would probably prefer no franchise to the rate
war which would surely be provoked by the
abolition of differentials in that fashion, and so
long as the Interstate Commerce Commission
holds these differentials not only legal, but sub
stantially fair to all ports and railroads con-
cerned. it would be folly on the part of New
York to spite itself on account Of this grievance
and sacrifice the chance. Notwithstanding the
differential, greatly to develop its commercial
facilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

although the actual distance Is greater. Another
point has to do with the quality Of the water
The Duchess County water IL reasonably free
from contamination. but IL is hard" its degree
of hardness being at least twice as great as that
of Croton water. On the other hand, Catskil
water is notably soft It's hardness being less
than half that OF CrotOn Now, the introduction
of a hard water supply into the city would be
Objectionable. If we first got the soft water
from Ulster County. we could afterward get the
hard water from Duchess, mix the two and
thus have a supply comparable with the CrotOn
in quality. But to get the hard water first and
use it alone or in combination with the CrOtOn
would not be desirable.
Unless, therefore further and stronger evil
dence and argument are forthcoming in support
of Mr. Falk's proposals, it would seem that the
Ten Mile River project should be-though re
gretfully-dismissed and that Ulster County
should be placed before, at least al par WITH
Duchess County in order Of availability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
VIRTUES OF THE OLD SOD.

From The London Tribune.
ON the very rare occasions that snakes have -
round IN Ireland explanation Of the pbenoins-
mas always been torthCOmlUE. One was nIul-
IN bundle OF shrubs, another i'm a packing 60
ana Yet anotner-thls time JeId Ouy-vVt- Hi.-
duced by an English visitor AN have proved r.
alien extraction Even science cannot alSRv,.
the Irish belief i'm 81. Patrick 4s @ Pied flf~,
Here is an incident Illustrative 90 thi- br.ei-.S
son OF Erin cmigrated To- Australia. and Q-''--s
ludQe a fortune. He was happy tNrru- ~.
trial-snakes oh. for an Australian So baiil-As h.
ne moaned. And then came am in-pir1 i1-t- ,,v
wired Tor load OF the soil Of old ireland -
when he had strewn the precious mould aro--
ABOUT his dwelling could he sleep In peacSI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
JOHN ?. PLUmmER ILL IN LONDON

John F. Plummer well known Republican and
member of the Union League Club. sailed for Eng
land last week and was taken seriously hI on h9
arrival at the Carlton, i'm London. His Charlss
will sail to-day TO attend him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
JUSTICE HARLAN NOT TO RETIRE.

Washington. March sO.-Justice Harlans atten-
ton to-day called to the statement that he
contemplated retiring from the bench and rf,iny
his time 10 the work Of establishing a great Pc
byteri6n church at Washington. lie said that ~
felt deeply interested in that work and had ev
pressed his Willingness to aid il in every wav n,
his power. but that he had present purpose ~
retire from the bench ut any particular time or for
any special purpose When he determined 10 rattre
his Intention would be made known 10 the pubIic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND VISITS POPE.

private audience Archbishop Ireland Of ST. Paul
and the Right Rev. James McCioldrick Bishop of
Duluth. His Holiness congratulated the American
preIate on his Italian, and conversed with him for
half an hour. Afterward the Archbishop acted
Interpreter during the Pope's audience to Bishop
MCGoldTiCk. Archbishop Ireland also presented the
Rev. A. McNuty pastor of St. Luke's Church. at
ST. Paul. The Pope showed great interest
American ecclesiastical affairs He expressed a
desire to Archbishop Ireland often during the
latters STAY i'm Rome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
HARTMAN ADDS FARMS TO ESTATE

IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Middletown, n. Y. March SOC II H,rrir,,,
the railroad magnate, has purchased two largo
tnus adding several hundred acres to- the $3.50,
Whereon he Is building house to cost bout S5lO M
MF. HaFriman's Orange County estate now con,
pIlhes ABOUT thirty thousand acres part OF which ie
tloullalh and lad out In a park. The house fs -
shores OF Forest Iake -. -NINOt, Ol we
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
HARVARD WINS DEsATE WITH VALE.

lBy Telegraph The Tribune
Ne" Haven March SO-IIarvard won the annual
debate with Yale tonight Harvard had the afyrD,-
ative side Of the question which was:
Resolved. That II would he for tbs h,st i,,.r--.
81 NV lutk Clty 20 own It's street railway system
lines N'i"'0 "''" SUBWAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
MRS. ROOSEVELT LEAVES FERNANDINA

Fernandna Fla March SO.-Mrs. Roosevelt.
companied by her children. Ethel. Archie and Quen-
tin arrived here this afternoon. Mrs. Roosevelt
was met by Captain Long, of the United States
ship Mayhower, who escorted her aboard the yacht
The May1ower sailed soon after for West Indian
waters on a cruise OF ten DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
WANTS THEATRE LICENSE REVOKED

petition was presented In the Supreme Court
brooklyn. yesterday by the Rev DR. William, 9
Ohase 10 nave the license OF the Amphion Theatre
revoked. He charges that the theatre violated tbe
Jaw IN the Swing of Sunday performances n
Snase church - near the AmphiOn. Albert NeU
on Monday. wa F'e9'H' orleT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
BATES COLLEGE ALUMNI DINNER.

The fifth annual dinner of the Bates College
alumni was held last night at the Hotel ST. Denis.
President George c. Chase announced that An
drew Carnegie and Bartlett Dow, of San Fran
cisco had sent checks for $4,000 Speeches We're
delivered by Deputy Water Commissioner F. j.
Goodwin. the Rev. +. w. Baldwin and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

DR.. and Mrs. ". Seward Webb left town yester-
day for Shelburne. their country place in Yer
mont. where they will remain a week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The Editor Of The Geary (Okla-) Bulletin" thus
welcomes a new accession to his exchange list:
The Bulletin Is in receipt Of copy OF The Fay
Observer" Notwithstanding the fact that it has
the appearance OF being printed in a cider mill
with three-penny nails for type II is a credit the
Tov-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

The discussion on euthanasia. started in this
country by DR.. Osler's ill-considered joke and
taken up by cranks incapable Of appreciating
that grave kind OF humor, has travelled across
the Atlantic and has given DR.. Won Bergman.
the celebrated Berlin surgeon, an opportunity to
express his opinion i'm this neat form: "One can
give a prince the right to pardon, but not a
doctor the right to k'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

The looping off of forty corporation inspectors
in the Borough OF Brooklyn by Borough Presi-
dent Coer naturally suggests either that the
corporations do not need so much insr ecton or
that the borough needs inspectors who inspect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

The dinner which Mr. Murphy did not eat at
the Democratic Club seems to have disagreed
with him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

AS compared with the progress which the Rate
bill is making in the Senate the drydock Dewey's
speed is simply wonderful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

Senator Elsberg's experience illustrates the
fact that it is a wise Senator who knows his own
bill after his friends the enemy have had their
way with Il.