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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-09-04
Dutch warship Welcomed.

willemstad, Curacao.-The battle
ship Jacob van Heemskerck MAS ar
rived, and created great enthusiasm
among the population.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE NEW CITY COLLEGE.

After years of waiting the College of the
CITY of New York came to its own yesterday,
when the superb cluster of buildings topping
Washington Heights was dedicated Win I'M
pressive ceremonies. The occasion was Il mem
orable one in several respects. 1t called atteh-
ton 10 the cleanest page i'll the history OF Ne"
York CITY government. For nearly sixty years
the CITY College has thriven untainted IhankS
TO its three presidents, DR. Horace Webster
General Alexander Webb and DR.. John Ii. Fin
Icy and to the loyalty of its alumni, 1t has
never been betrayed into political servltude
The entire group of magnificent buildings mas
/ been created at cost OF about SbJOo,OOo, "r
moro than million and a half less than the
| Hall of Records consumed This economy mas
been practsed moreover, without sacrlhclns
a1,r,earances There is probably more beau
tffllI cluster of college buildings III the world
But the most important fact marked by yester-
DAYS celebration is the unique career of the
school rs a school 1t is the only college worthy
of the name in this country which is owned and
/ slJnported by a municipality. And 1t Is also
/ unique in the function il discharges as the up
permost member of metropolitan pubic Scnooi
| system 1t extends freely the opportunity OF
higher education to thousands of New YORK
Youths who would find the cost OF studying else
where blrdensome. if not prohibitve. In doing
this the school is doubtless assisting in the IN
!
whose sons largely occupy its classrooms.
Everything it can accomplish in that direction
will rebound to its credit, justifying its exist
ence as no other service can.
! New York City is under no imperative obliga-
ton TO give its sons college education, AMI
! few thoughtful citizens would now advise the
/ founding of a municipal college for purely edu-
! cational purposes. But the metropolis does need
good citizens, and President Finleys great lnsti-
tuition will prove precious asset to this city IL
IFS energies are bent toward the training OF
younc men i'm civic intelligence and righteous
ness The college records of the last half cen
tury strevn with tile names of alumni WHO
have fallen in the defence of the county or mp
held the honor OF New York in business and
public life may he read TO the new generation
with telling effect. And if success IS prop )rtloll-
ate TO opportunity. the City College in It's new
home Will L.. a remarkable maker Of Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE MARRIAGE OF MISS REID.
King Edward to Attend Wedding Ceremony
on June %.

London. May 14-N1iss Jean Reid. daughter Of
whiteIaw Reid the American Ambassador TO Great
britain and John Hubert Ward. brother or the
Earl Of Dudley and equerry-in-waittng 10 hlns
Edward win be married in the Chapel Royal or
St James's Palace on June %. King Edward viii
he nresent at the ceremony. The engagement OF
Miss Reid and Mr.. Ward was announced on
April 20.
Queen Alexandra probably will be among those
who will attend the wedding. AS the Chapel Royal
Is very small the action of his majesty In placing
# AT the disposal of the couple for their wedding
makes il necessary to limit the number or invita-
lions 70 the actual ceremony. but afterward thers
will he A large reception at Dorchester House the
London residence OF the brides father The wed
ding Is TO be held in June in order 70 enable the
Earl and Countess OF Dudley to be present The
earl will leave London early in July for Australia
whore he is to take UP the duties of Governor Cen
araI He will travel by way OF Canada
II was at the personal suggestion of King Ed
ward that the Chapel Royal is to be the scene OF
tho wedding His majesty wishes especially 70
signaIze the unique event of the marriage OF an
ambassadors daughter in London and the fact
that the bridegroom will. in this case be the nrSt
member of his majesty's household TO marry since
his accession to the throne.
Mrs Reid held a reception this afternoon at Dor
chester House. guests including the most prom
tnent American visitors in London Miss Reid and
Mr. Ward are receiving numerous congratulations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
4 HOUSE OF GOTERNORS.

The significant circumstance should not he
overlooked that the suggestion Of House Of
Governors as a further development of our gov
ernmental system. which at present is the SUD-
sect Of widespread and largely favorable
melt. had its origin. NJ least in a considerable
part. in an exaggerated fear Of or resistance 10
2 supposed tendency toward undue centraIza-
lion Of the government through uSurpation Of
state rights lay the federal authorities. and yet
il finds its opportunity and obtains by far its
most important encouragement in the action IF
the very administration which has most Of all
been accused of centraizinE tendencies and in
fentionS Mr. William George Jordan in an
Illuminating and suggestive essay which forms
the not ALWAYS acknowledged textbook of cur
rent discussions describes the proposed House
Of Governors as "a new idea in American pol
-'itcs aiming 10 conserve states rights,
10 lessen Capitalization Yet if is the
President who lms been-to our mind unjustly
snd alSIIrdly-most charged with violations II
stale rights who has called together the chief
executives Of the states in conference and has
thus on his own initiative practically created
House Of Governors. the manifest authority and
prospective benefits of which give the chief COM
lnendation 10 Mr.. Jordan's proposal.
If there be- however. 10 real need Of Horse
OF Governors for the two reasons which we have
quoted such a body might profitably serve the
other purposes suggested by Mr.. Jordan, or
some OF them, namely, Ito promote uniform leg
.islafion on vital questions 10 secure a fuller,
'.freer VOICE Of the people and 10 make
stronger nation" OF the first of these objects
the urgent desirablity is patent and will not re
DISPUTED Since the foundation Of the Republic
men have perceived the growing evils Of diver
sitr Of legislation among The states, especially
on matters which affect interstate relations.
FOR many years efforts have been made TO Sc
fari
voroe on sanitation and other subjects and some
rroeress toward that end has been made. IL is
10 be- believed that House of Governors even
# il did not meet oftener than once a yea
would materially promote that movement. ana
for that purpose alone if for no other il might
be we'll worth while 10 establish such an organ
izati0a
Mr. Jordan says that the President md
Secretary OF State have repeatedly declared That
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
From The Tribune Bureau.

From The Tribune Bureaul
Washington, May 14.-Gifford Pinchot entertained
a thousand guests at reception tonight in honor
of the visiting of states and territories
and the Inland Waterways Commission. IN session
here To meet them ali of the Cabinet, Su-
preme Court the diplomatic corps. Senators ana
Representatives. heads of government departments
writer's labor organization leaders and others MI
Pinchot received his guests unassisted
Mrs Stephen 3. Elkins and Miss Katherine
Elkns have arranged TO go to HaIithurst. their
estate at Elkins w. Va. at the close OF Congress.
to remain time.
Governor Hanly of Indiana was the guest OF
honor at a dinner given tonight by Senator Bev-
eridge. VI. Jusserand. the French Ambassador; AS
sociate Justice Holmes Secretary Garfield Senator
Henenway, DR.. Cyrus Northrup DR.. James B.
Angel Hanns Taylor, Clifford Pinchot and others
were present to meet the Governor
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
will entertain a number OF guests at dinner TO-
morrow night to meet Mr.. and Mrs Robert Goe-
let of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Legare left Washing
ton this afternoon for New York and VIII san To-
morrow for summer in Europe
Senator Knox entertained large dinner party
tonight at the Metropolitan Club in honor OF the
Governor of Pennsylvania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

IFrom The Tribune Bureau
Washington May 1.-THE italian Ambassador
and Baroness Mayor DIES Planches. who had planned
to Washington yesterday from ten
days visit in Chicago. have changed their plans
and will probably not reach the capital before
Sunday, later. They continued their journey
from the West New York and Boston, and may
decide upon a location for a summer embassy be-
fore returning TO the city.
Mr.. Vogel the Swiss Minister. entertained at DIN
ner tonight Representative Edwin DENLY, MISS
DENLY the Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs Henry
Cleveland Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Hague
and Miss Boardman.
The Peruvian Minister and Sonora de Pardo VIII
sail for Europe in June TO spend the summer
abroad.
The Colombian Minister has gone 10 New YORK
to remain for a week During that time MS "Iie
and daughter, Sonora De Cortes, and sonora LIE
Guzman will visit Atlantic City
The Gillian Minister and Sonora De cruz VIII
leave Washington the last of this month LOT
Mexico. TO which country Senior Cruz Is also ac-
credited and will remain there for the greater
part of the summer.
The British second secretary and Mrs Georse
Young will go Observation-Disclosures next
week TO remain for the summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
About People and Social Incidents.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
From The Tribune Bureau J

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington May 1.-THE President opeheu oo''i
sessions of the natural resources conference IN tns
East Room of the White House to-day anu
aged as we'll to devote the usual time 10 ''u'l,.o
business at his office. After office hourS III 81.
of the excessive heat. he played tennis o' ~
south OF the Executive Building. ,
Edward T. Sanford. Assistant Attorney -"
has been selected by the President to MI '"e va
cancy on the federal bench OF the hdS'e'" o''
Middle District of Tennessee. =
Callers at the White House offices t'-'aS
cIuded Governor Swanson of Virginia, Sehdt"' >
stanbenson and Smoot Representatives Sterling
Kennedy Boyd Haugen. Bennett. Mcguire anu
MAYNARD and 80 delegates to the National CohFen-
ton of Charities and Correction. which has neen IN
session at Richmond
Mr. and Mrs W Emen Roosevelt ana MI anu
Mrs. Clifford Richardson. of New York, are guests
at the White House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15

the states are not able to unite in making uni
form laws on questions of national Importance,
and therefore the federal government must make
such laws and he suggests that the lack of sucn
legislation is due not 10 the inability or the
states but to the lack of method in getting To-
cether in conference. There is much virtue ID
If" and. according TO our recollection, 1t woulu
be more accurate to insert that useful word III
Mr. Jordans version of the Presidents and the
Secretarys utterances. WHAT they said was
that il the states were not able or willing to do
the work the federal government must do II {;
but they indicated their belief that the states
could do it if they would, and they used their
strongest expressions in urging the states to ger
together and do their duty that there should
be 10 need of federal intrusion into what should
he a domain of state legislation. In calling the
governors together in their present conference
the President has taken notably long anu
direct step toward the very end which he Gas
urged
House Of Governors would perform 1uhc-
lions which no existing department OF federai
or state government now performs or can peg
form. II would be representative OF the states
as states. The Senate Of the United states, {"
course, is representative of the states on terms
of exact equality but 1t is Of the states in their
relationship to the general government Tor the
enactment of federal laws and the conduct of the
federal administration. The House or Govern
ors would represent the states In their interstate
relations with little reference TO the federaI
government and would exercise its influence
directly upon the making of state laws. 1t
would undoubtedly be new thing in American
notifies 1t would be an interesting thing, ana
II is possbe that it would prove highly prof.
.ahI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
GIVES FUND FOR WATERING HORSES

F. Augustus Schermerhorn. at meeting OF the
board of managers of the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Animals at the headquarters OF
the society Madison and 18th street yester-
day afternoon gave s2OI0 to be used In employing
men for watering horses at different city hydrants
during the summer season. The board appropriated
ST. Geo additional to aid in this work. For the last
two years the society has operated between forty
and fifty OF these watering places for horses, and
the recent contributions will extend the work
An announcement made also that the society
would establish receiving stations FOR cats and
dogs in the most densey populated districts the
city. The provision for this work made by
the women's auxiliary committee OF which Mrs
Gordon Knox Bell is chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15

much regard for partisan affiliations, by stanu
ing for policies which men think IL worth "ni'e
10 sacrifice even their spring ploughnS 10 go
10 tho no,ls for When he leads they vote. not
under the acceleration of some John ana
combination, but because what he STANDS lor
compels their earnest adherence. WHAT 'he
Republican party in the state needs Is nhore
leadership more men like the Governor WHO
will see TO it that it stands for something real
vital and compelling; for something whlch tl'e
great majority will not merely approve put
earnestly and ardently embrace under Il us
pensation of such leadership the men Oh my
position In public life" will have TO menu lneit
WAYS or they will find themselves superhuous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS-Senate: The sundry civil ap-
rropriation bill was passed and the Jolnt resp-
luton suspending the penalty feature OF M
considered - House: The Vreeland currency
bill was passed by vote Of 1s4 TO 145-
FOREIGN-French and Spanish troops had q
clash Of arms at Casablanca IN which one man
WAS killed and several were wounded -
The Franco British exhibition was opened IN
London by the Prince OF Wales. = Plans for
a regular japanese transatlantic steamship line
were announced - The federation Of Den
mark and Iceland was provided Tor IN r9 i
submitted to King Frederick - Mrs. A har'
Mckee won her suit for divorce from MT Nc
Kee before the French courts.
DOMESTlC.-A plan for an organization OF
The Governors OF states was partially formulated
at the conference in Washington. == Officers
Of the Atlantic feet complained at San Francisco
that the round OF entertainment on the Pacific
Coast had seriously affected discipline among
the enlisted men. =-= Governor Hughes held
hearings on the Filley bill requiring railroads 10
pay their employees twice month ano the uller
bill authorizing the use Of the Creedmoor rifle
range site for the Long Island State Hospital
for the Insane, - The aeroplane OF the
Wright Brothers. Of Dayton. Ohio, was wrecked
sn an experimental flight near Manteo, N G
after a successful flight OF between seven ana
light miles The Minnesota Democratic
State Convention instructed its delegation 10 the
national convention for John A. Johnson and re-
fused by a vote Of - 10 l66 to indOrse BRYAN
as second choice. Three Democratic dis
triet conventions In Massachusetts instructed for
William J. BRYAN. -- William W. Wemple
was unanimously renoninated by the Republic
cans Of the new 31st Senate District, compris-
counties. == The hearing which is expected
10 determine whether Harry K. Thaw shall be
liberated VAS begun in the Supreme Court, at
pough6eepsie. Y. Y
CfTY.-StOcks were strong. == Charles +.
Murphy had a conference with Controller Metz
on Tuesday. at which the Controller made it
clear that he would stand by McCarren ==
The new buildings Of the College Of the City Of
New York formally opened. == Commits
sioner Stevenson forbade employees to discuss
the alleged insecurity Of the Blackwelfs Island
Bridge == 4 wogld-be suicide was reported
70 be recovering from an operation in which
four ounces Of his brain were removed. --
William T Evans. art connosseur and collector,
Withdrew three pictures. gifts Of his 10 the Ma
tional Gallery Of Art. believing Them TO be
foTceries. == \ steamship brought the report
that there sixty deaths daily in La
t7uayra from bubonic plague. - The Savings
Bank Association Of the State Of New York held
Jts annual convention. = More complaints
against alleged note swindlers We're received by
The District Attorney. -= The forty second
annual meeting OF the National Board Of Fire
Underwriters was held here == chairman
Wilcox said the Public Service Commission
had not dropped the Inter-Met. investigation.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Clearing The temperature Yesterday: Highest,
s. degrees. lowest. 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
& musemenfs.

ACADEMY OF MTSIC-S:l5-Mlle- Modiste
AI-HANRRA-2-S-Ns
Rigcletto.
ssTOR-s:aa-Pai Full
RIgQT-s:3 e-Paps I>ebonnard.
Rg.ANEYS-s I5-The Girl and the perceive
CASINO-S.l5-Nearly Hero.
-tSound
Vaudeville
-lS-tsirls.
EDEN MUSEE-The World in wax
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and the tsoSs
fACEFTT-S:I5- NtchnE Hour
VI AIMEE STEIN :15-NsudeNllte -, s-o,,.e-
45s-p .TTo sol aRE-s-I-T Gil BEHIND ne T,s,+
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Poif ArT"' N
circus and Onaip.
75T-pSON-s .2o-The Honor 81 the Fanny
KNTCKERISDCK fSR-s:15--lre A'aIlnee h--
LYRICS. 2a-The WOLF
NJ MANSON ARE GARIDEN-ll- Motiyls
XIV anfsTERDAM-s:15 -The Merry NlooW-
~T-1x WORKS: soul Kiss
saToy-s. ea-The in The ffonse IN ,-.--s-,,
,TI-yTESANT-2 s:15-The Narrens OF N'ei'0'
hnsy-Sf- IJaIJ-s:i5-Burlesque Of The Merry
Widow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
Mr.. ROCKEFELLER TO MEN or THE NAVY

Norfolk Va May 1.-THE cornerstone Of the
new 5000 900 Naval Young Mems Christian Assoct-
alton building here given by John n. Rockefeller,
was laid to-day The feature was a letter from
Mr. Rockefeller. who said.
II is privilege to be permitted TO give express
sion i'm this form to the pride which all Americans
feel i'm their navy and 10 the sense Of obligation
which feel To you who have Consecrated lives TO
our Couutrv's defence The ambitions Of our people
hsy WA centred in the peace. hut We
are not forgetful OF the need Of strong arms and
brave hearts protect those liberties without
which the blessings of peace are worthless.
The letter. addressed "To the enlisted men Of
the navy" was placed in the cornerstone box.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
by Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

Newport r /. May 14-Mr. and Mrs Reginald
c. Vanderbilt who have spent the winter IN Paris.
are expected to arrive tomorrow.
DIT. and Mrs E. Y. Madison, OF Ph1ladeiphla ar
rived to-day for the season
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones are expected on
Monday 10 take possession of their new home
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Emmons have reached
here for the season The cottages OF EgeTton L.
Winthrop and James J. Van Allen are being pre-
pared for occupancy.
Harry F. E1dridge arrived for the summer TO-
day as did Mrs. Joseph F. Stone. who has not been
IN Newport for three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Quentin Jones and James Y
Parker among the other arrivals tonight for
the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
DINNER FOR GENERAL BARRY.

The members OF the Catholic Club gave dinner
last night in honor Of Major General Thomas H
Barry at the clubhouse. No 30 Central Park South.
previous to his Departure for cuba TO take up his
military duties Archbishop Farley sat next 70
Major General Barry. and a. the guests tabs
were Edward J. Mcclure. president OF the club;
Monsignor IaveIle. John Wha1en. Justice OCTorTran
and Dr. Francis J. QuinIan. Messrs vhalen,
O'Corman Quinlan and Mcclure spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
ENGLISH PEER a PLAYWRIGHT.

London. May 14-Lord Howard lie Walden inc
present occupant by inheritance from his rather
of the London estates OF the nth Duke g FORT
land, property which entered into tbs famous
bruce claim. has joined the ranks OF London play
wrights His first pie>e. 'Lauval.'' was gwen III
this city this afternoon. and met with nios'
favorable reception from large audience or peopi
prominent In art. literature and society. The play
deals with the times Of King Arthur. and was eau
orateIy staged. Harcourt Williams took the par.
OF LauNaI. dreamy and ideaIistic soldier -
fortune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
APPLES AND INSOMNIA.

A medical writer declares that the apple is such
a common fruit that very few persons become IA
mliar with its medicinal properties The best
thing Just before going to bed he says, is to eat
an apple. Persons uninitiated in the mysteries
Of the fruit he continues, are likely TO throw
up their hands In horror at the visions of dys-
pepsa which such suggestion may summon up,
but no harm come to a delicate system
by the eating of ripe and juicy apple before
going to bed The apple is excellent brain food.
because II has more phosphoric acid in easily di-
gested shape than any other fruit. 1t excites the
action OF the liver. promotes sound and healthy
sleep and thoroughly disinfects the mouth This
is not all; the apple prevents indigestion and
throat diseases"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE MEANING OF "MUFF.v

From The London Chronicle.
The record of the fact that muffs once worn
by more men than women in Paris suggests the
old ingenious definition of a muh "a soft thing
that holds lady's hand without squeezing il
Mug appears 10 have come to from Ger
man, in which language, Curiously. '-muff" means
not only hand comforter but also sulky person
or growing dog. These seem. however. 10 he two
different words. Was our metaphorica muir
an sllusion To the effeulinacy OF mun wearers or
simply an intmation that the person distinctly
soft?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
GOVERNOR HUGHES BACK AT ALBANY.
Will Make No Speeches Before Day 23-
Pleased with Wallace's Election.

Albany May 14,-Governor Hughes returned at
noon from Washington. He said that he would not
accept any engagement out Of the city until he has
disposed of the Ihrty-day bills before him, the
time limit expiring May %
The Governor expressed himself as well pleased
with the result of the special election in the 18th
Senate District last Tuesday, when William Q.
Wallace. the Republican candidate. elected.
My reasons for gratifcation.'' he remarked. 7
think will be apparent 10 any who anaIyzes the
returns"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
THE CABINET
from The Tribune Ruresu

from The Tribune Bureau
Washington, May 1.-THE Postmaster General
entertained a number of distinguished men at din
ner tonight and afterward took them to the re-
ceptfon at the home OF Clifford Pirchot. United
States Forester.
Mr. straus the Secretary OF Commerce and La
Dor has gone to New York to deliver an address
before the College Of the City of New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT PLANS.

Try Telegraph 70 rhs Tribune
New Orleans May 1.-THE 100000 monument 10
jefferson Davis will be placed in Audubon PARK
facing St Charles avenue. and directly DEPOSITS
Tulane University The Daughters OF the Conted-
eracy have some OF the funds IN hand. ard plan ID
Law the first stone on June 8 the Davis annversary