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New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
ARTHUR ". SOPER DEAD.
EX-RAILROAD OFFICIAL HAD BEEN
ILL FOR A MONTH.

Arthur W. soper. president Of the Pintsch
Comprising Company the Safety Car Heating
and Lighting Company and q prominent figure
IN many corporations. clubs and other organiza-
tions died, after months Illness. early yester-
day morning at his home. No. 80 Central Park
South. Mr.. Soper had suffered from conplica-
ton Of stomach troubles which took acute
turn last Wednesday.
At the time oe his death Mr.. Soper was q d.
rector Of the Standard Coupler Company, of
which he had been one Of the organizers. and
the Citizens Insurance Company. He had been
director Of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail-
road Company.
He member OF the Union League, Re-
publican, New-York Athletic, Lawyers, At
Iantic Yacht, Lotos, New-York. City, Engineers,
Adirondack League, Monmouth Beach Country
and Monmouth Beach Golf clubs and of the
Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Museum
Of Art and American Museum OF National His
tory. He also a member and ardent sup
porter of the American Protective Tariff
League.
Mr. Soper was born in Rome N Y. on July
Is. 1888. being the oldest son ot Albert and
Esther Soper. He was educated N the Rome
Academy. When seventeen years old he en-
tered his fathers lumber business but in 1858
entered the freight offices Of the Rome, Water
town and Ogdensburg Railroad. His advance
ment was rapid, and in 1871 he left the assist
ant superintendency of the Rome, Watertown
and Ogdensburg Railroad to accept a similar
position with the st. Louis Iron Mountain and
Southern Railroad. Within a year after
cepting this place he became superintendent,
and later general superintendent and then gen
eral manager He is credited with contributing
much TO the prosperity Of 81. Louis in the ten
years he was with the Western road.
In conjunction with George NJ. Pullman Sid
ney Dillon and others Mr.. Soper organized the
Pintsch Comprising Company and the Safety
Car Heating and Lighting Company, whose
products are in almost universal usage. Asso-
cated with Mr. Soper in his business and rail-
road interests were many prominent men, among
them being Senator Platt, Edward J. Berwind
burn and Dr.. p. B. Wyckof.
Mr.. Soper leaves a widow and daughter
Miss Mary T. Soper. and two brothers a. c
Soper and J. p. Soper. of Chicago. who are the
owners of the Soper Lumber Company, OF that
city.
The funeral VIII be held at his home at 3
O'Clock this afternoon. and VIII be private Init
mate friends are invited TO be present The
body Will be taken TO Rome y. Y, and buried
that place tomorrow afternoon.
The honorary pallbearers will be S. r. Gala
way E B. Thomas J. Z. French, A. II. Caet
Colonel Robert Andrews. Z. st. John, Colonel
William Barbour, s. NJ Dodd and R c. Kerens
Of St Louis and E A Walton. The Rev. Dr.
NJ W. Stryker, president OF Hamilton College
will conduct the services.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
CHURCH DEBT RAISED.
ST. JAMES n. E. CHURCH RID OF $4,000
INCUBUS.

ST James Methodist Episcopal Church, at Mad
.son-ave and Observation-Disclosures -sixth-st,
was Yesterday the scene Of great rejoicing IN
the presence Of one of the largest congregations
that ever filed the church q debt OF S4oooo
was raised
For many years this 6ebt has been serious
ba,aioan 10 the work Of the church, and re-
Gently. when Dr. Allan Macrossie took the
church he at once set TO work TO free his new
charge from debt Assistance was offered 10 MIN
by the Twentieth Century Thank Offering Com
mission an organization which recently started
out 10 raise S., 600 900 for New-York Methodisn
and Yesterday, after the sermon, the secretary
Of the society Dr. Ezra Squier Triple, made an
eloquent appeal to the congregation for sub
scriptio1s In less than an hour the entire
$4,000 had been pledged
Not content with this large offering, g speciai
Sunday school session was held in the after
noon This was addressed by the Rev Dr
James N King of Philadelphia. secretary OF
The Board OF Church Extension, and former
r1as-or of 81 James AT the close Of DR.. King
e6zrass another subscription was opened ana
s. Gg00 in cash was collected This brought the
total receipts for the day TO S42.uU
Yesterdays meeting at St James was lne
fourth in a series which is being conducted py
the Twentieth Century Thank Orerlng CorIl-
mission At the three services nelQ at Grace
CCo,rch Calvary Church and DIN Cnurch, IN
TTiiIiarsbridge, a total OF Sli0,Oou was col
fa1
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
SEEKING AID FOR coLoRED SCHOOL.

James H Torbet assistant principal of the Fort
Valley High and Industrial School. of Fort Valley
Ga has recently come here 10 procure assistance
in replacing the principal building of the school,
which was burned. The school, which is for coloreo
persons has an attendance OF five hundred boys
and girls The fire caused loss OF s2e.o
less than oue-quarter of which was covered by in
surance Many of the personal belongings of the
students their clothes, etc, were destroyed AS
the tuition is free considerable money is needed 10
carry on the school. Part OF this is furnished by
State of Georgia, but IN addition 10 this NE
Torbet says that it is necessary to collect $4,000
each year. George Foster Peabody, of this city
various times has given the school ma teria as
sistance Mr.. Peabody has agreed to allow his
name to be used and has onsented TO take charge
of the collection Of funds in this city. All money
and checks may be sent to his office. No. q Pine,
St Articles of clothing, etc. will be received
gladly The Fort Valley school has the indorse-
nent of Governor Gambler OF Georgia, Booker T.
Washington and many others
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
sEVENTF-ONE YEARS MARRIED
WILL CELEBRATE THEIR WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY TO-DAY.

Goshen. n. Y. Dec. I (SpectaD.-To-nlorrow Mr..
and Mrs. David Post will celebrate the anniversary
OF their wedding, which occurred December 2.
1880 For seventy-one seasons have Mr.. and Mrs
Post been together 1t is longer lapse Of years by
one than the allotted time Of man, yet both are
hale and hearty. and to-day while their descendants
are beginning to gather about them and the walls
of the old home echo with the merry laughter OF
five successive generations and all the hearts are
filled with pleasant thoughts of the celebration to-
morrow the old couple are looking ahead hope
fully to the larger time" they expect to have on
the occasion of their diamond jubilee. only four
years hence.
There never ideal life than the one
which these two BILE and much beloved old
people have led. There has in all that long
period of time from their fargone wedding day to
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
crBAN CIGAR DUTIES SUICIDAL

oL-- while the imports decreased over oS per
cent
cUBAN CIGAR DUTIES SUICIDAL
rev OF these facts II is pointed out as un-
table both that continuance Of this restrictive
-.,icz with regard 10 one Of the chief products
= r-nba is rot only totally inconsistent with
,oiicy of rehabilitation OF the islands pros
-.-,rv but is suicidal and destructive beyond
son from the standpoint Of revenue. SO that
- economic principle Of wise legislation for
e+anue purposes, every pledge of aid in rehabil-
.r-sne the islands industries. demands prompt
- rsd deal reduction in duties on Cuban cigars
III of which unquestiona bly, can be done with
.rr injury 10 any industry, manufacturing Or
.oS---icuitural. o. in the United States.
e.s the total cigar output Of Cuba averages
-Ix go 600 0e0 in round numbers, with no
-oha b,lity Of any large increase in cigars valu-
.sis enough 10 permit Of importation TO any ap
-ariable extent into the United States under
riff approxin;ating that Of 1888. and as for
he same reason no considerable amount or
ran be imported under that rate, II Is not rea-
sonable 10 expect any large increase OF revenue
obove the average collected under the 1888
-a-iff. but Il is reasonable to expect that a re-
In 70 approximately that rate on Cuban cigars
should fully restore the revenue formerly de-
-;veG from that source
i-nrorts averaged over So 100000 a year, while
me average Of the tariffs from 1891 TO 1900, IN
eI,,sive was less than 100000. The largest
revenue from cigar imports ever collected was
mar for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1880,
ruder the 1888 law, when the imports from
Cuba amounted to 101. 100000 in round num-
hers This is the more probable because, even
under the present duty, the imports from
crba show an increase since 1888, when they
E-e-e lowest. being then only 25.0o0oo0 in round
Numbers. so that it can be expected that, with
duty on Cuban cigars approXimaJng tnat OF
farmer days-or say, 50 30 q pound-the i'm
norts il is estimated officially, soon would
amount 70 100000 or more annually. and. II
so the duty at s. 80. or an average OF $50
Tnousand would amount TO S3,oo0eo0- As the
outrur ot tax paid cigars in the United states
crossed the five billion mark in 1860, il is seen
that Il We were TO import only per cent or sne
cigars consumed here, we would take the enllre
rroduct Of Cuba which is 2J0000,00O-
Asain as the entire leaf product Of the island
soproximates only $50 000 bales Of one hundred
neunds each, the estimate Of the total clear
Havana" product at 500 100000 is about correct
m this total. about one-half are manufactured
~ Cuba and the other half in the United states,
50 that as all the clear Havana" cigars manu-
&acrured in the world does not exceed 10 per
cent ot the domestic product Of the United
srstes Il is not clear how the cigar interests
of this country could be seriously affected oy
the rare asked by the Cuban manufacturers
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
NEW KINGS COUNTY CHAIRMAN.
ALEXANDER RoBB THE CHOICE OF THE
REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE

It is believed by Republicans that better Sc
lection could have been made for the chairman
ship Of the Kings County Republican General Com
rntttee than Alexander Robb. He has not been
connected with any Of the factions which nave
caused trouble in the organization. and his 1udg-
rnent and fairness conceded by all Moreover,
Mr Robb has not sought the place, and will accept
ft only under protest and because he is persuaded
that by so doing he will be working for the best
interests OF the organization
Several names were mentioned by those who
have been discussing a successor TO Walter B At
-a-b7,- hut il was finally unanimously agreed that
NJ Robb would i'll the bill better than any one
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
ARREST OF PREACHER-FORGER.
WHEN TAKEN IN CUSTODY HE WAS CONDUCT
ING A BUSINESS COLLEGE.


ING BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Montgomery Ala. Dec Is E Murphy. said to
be a noted rorger is in Jail in Eufaua, Ala He Is
specifically charged with having forged a check on
the American National Bank of Kansas City. Mo
BY request OF the Metropolitan Police Bureau of
Washington the Montgomery Police Department
has been on the lookout for Murphy several days
Yesterday ne was located IN Eufaula- where ne
has been conducting a business college, and his
arrest followed. 1t is said Murphy has been going
by the name OF J Thornton, alias Compton. alias
] B Hamilton. alias James T. Douglas, and that
he is wanted in various parts Of the country on
different charges.
The police say that Murphy has served
preacher in Georgia and Virginia. and that he con-
Quoted a church revival in Remington Va, in Sep
tenber and October. At Ltthonia. Ga he is said
10 have made warm friends a Congregations
minister. II is alleged that Murphy. while posing
as a preacher Lithonia, Ga, married young
woman at Decatur Ga. and deserted her there
shortly after the wedding. The citizens of Decatur
were greatly aroused the action OF the psuedo
evangelist. and offered reward for his capture
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
EAST TEyTH-sT. FIRE STILL BURNS.

FrREMBN KEEP STREAMS OF WATER ON THE
PILES OF coal
The fire which devastated nearly the whole block
at East Tenth and East Eleventh and the
East River, besides spreading 10 the works Of the
New-York Mutual Gas Company the north side
Of East Eleventh-st-. last Thursday night.
still burning last night, and freulen fighting
It they had been unreTnittingy since its start.
An engine was pumping water all day yesterday
and last night into the ruins Of Uptegrove 6
Bros building. The worst the hrernen had to
tend with the burning piles Of coal Of the New
York Mutual Gas Company along the waterfront
The coal burned If it IN e big stove and
all day a hreboat played six streams it
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
CANON BIRD TO CONE HERE.

TO BE PREcENToR OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST
JOHN THE DIVINE
Garden City. Long Island. Dec. 1.-The Rev. Wilmer
P. Bird for seven years canon precentor OF the
Cathedral OF the Incarnation here. has given his
resignation such II is to take effect January
:, but IL is understood that Mr. Bird will re-
his duties in the interval. There is much
speculation as who will be chosen as his sue
cessor. There talk to-day of recalling the
Rev. E 4. Jessup. now Of Greenport. He was Mr.
Birds predecessor Mr. Bird will occupy d place
similar the one he has resigned at the new
Cathedral OF ST. John the Divine at Morningside
Heights, Manhattan
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
IN MEMORY OF DEAD ELKs.

Memorial services for the members of the Brook
lyn Lodge of the EIks who have died In the last
wear were held yesterday afternoon in Plymouth
Church. The services conducted by Exalted
Ruler Charles Crawford. and a memorial address
was made by Arthur c. Wade. of the Jamestown
Lodge The poem 'Tharatopsis' was read by
Thomas T. Hayden The regular ritual Of the
order for such occasions enriched by musical
nroeramme General Horatio c. King presided at
The organ There was singing by a quartet, COM
posed Of Mrs William Barclay Durham. soprano;
peter I Collins tenor; Mrs Cathartne c. Parker
contraito and s. s. Holland, barycone- John Oss-
man. boy soprano sang several solos.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
SAYS He PAID 2T41-2 PER CENT
THREE ALLEGED GET RICH QUICK MEN
ARRESTED IN ONE DAY.

.szrS1rate ZeiTer in the Centre-st- court yester-
6o rea in & coo bail for examination to-day Henry
L NcCauley, thirty-three years old, OF No IL
East Seventeenth-st-. the complaint OF Detective
Sergeant McConviile The latter had arrested three
men on Saturday on charges OF running ger 1lch
mick concerns The other TWO prisoners are Frank
Dillon rwentv-three years old. Of No 2O5 Green
xich-st and John T. Barrett, Of No 5So Balm
tridge-st Brooklyn The three were remanded for
examination to-day
McCauIey was arrested at his ONCE No s.
Broadway He used No IS New-st. also in his ao-
Fer-jsing His cable address is given -'Hylrnac
His telephone call is 4,4s0 Broad According TO
aamutilet shown the magistrate, McCauley, Whe
did business as McCauley & Co. paid 3S1z per cent
n July and August two dull monIhs, ana mas since
January paid 2741z per cent The circular closes
with the inforna ton that McCauleys business mas
connection with the so-caled get rich quick con-
Germs and is safe, certain and legitimate
Mccauley said thai he had no connection N.na1-
ever with Dillon and Barrett merely having oeen
to their oices few times for the purpose Of ex-
Changing lists OF investors
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02

but before completing his preparation entered the
Theological Seminary, and ordained when
tvventy-seven years old After seven years Of ser
vice the West he went to San Francisco 10 De
come pastor of the Howard Church, and FIVE years
later he became pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church in that city. He took the church when IL
was badly crippled, but within few years placed
IT in the front rank and held II there He was
most prominent IN connection with the rsconstruc-
ton of the San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Through his personal efforts gifts amounting to
almost s.. 600 were OF tanned He was chosen 10
the chair of apologetics and missions
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
CoNFIscATTNG FRENCH WORKS.
From The London Chronicle

According to the Paris papers the officials Of the
Dover Custom House have confiScated copies Of
''Iuvres Choiss' of NJ. Willette. also copies Of an
unnamed French novel. Paris publishers much
excited over this and meeting is said have
been held al which il was decided 10 appeal TO the
highest authorities both sides of the Channel
against this action NJ. Willette after the ndigna-
ton which his caricature in LIE Rire'' aroused in
England scarcely hope that any special efforts
will be put forth facilitate the entrance of mis-
work :nto this country NJ Willette started his
career by becoming famous for peculiarly delicate
and refined drawings Of Perrot and his adventures
Many English collectors must still want his earlier
books He has travelled long way since then To
return the Dover incident. some people sure
10 be curious to the name Of the conhscat ted
novel
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
SEVEN FIREMEN OVERCOME.

TWO MAY DIE FROM EFFECTS OF BIG FIRE IN
ROCHESTER
Rochester n. Y. Dec. lin fighting fire that
started this morning IN WooIworth's and 10 cent
store IN the OF the business section OF the city
and spread to Burke, Fitzsrnmons, Hone Co.'S de-
partnaent store. seven hremen were overcome They
were taken to the hospitals George Little and
William Burk, f1renen may die.
The damage is estimated SIS COO $4,000 to the
Woolworth stock and between SIS 600 and $4,000
the building The damage Burke, Fitzsiu1ulons.
Hone & Co.'S store is not known The losses are
covered by insurance
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
LINGUISTIC BLTNDERS.
From The London Chronicle

From The London CHRONICLE.
National courtesy and feeling that the laugh
may easily be turned against makes re-
frain rule from commenting the linguistic
blunders of the foreigner. But when the foreigner
offering TO translate books il naturally
makes a little particular. not 10 say critical
And the distinguished novelist who received a
quest of this kind the other day in a letter from
Germany was not reassured 10 the capabilities
of the writer by the way in which he worded his
demand for permission. May l. he wrote be
allowed the honor to traducs you in several Ian
guages2'
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
CALLED FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
THE REV. DR. ROBERT MACKENZIE TO
BE PASTOR OF THE RUTGERS
RIVERSIDE CHURCH

The Rutgers Riverside Presbyterian Church. at
and Broadway, has called the Rev.
DR. Robert Mackenzie. OF San Francisco to its pas
torate He expects TO reach New-York Thurs
dav. and TO preach his first sermon here next Sun
day morning. The formal installation will take
place probably December Is.
DR.. Mackenzie born in Cromarty. Scotland.
fsty-ive years ago. He c. TO America a
young man and began the study Of law in Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
OF American Republics

agency as the Bureau OF American Republics
the best way.
For the sake Of uniformity Mr.. Pepper recon-.
nends the IN statistics, far as possible, OF
the decimal metric system. their equivalents being
given in local weights measures II desired
Last night all the delegates and their families
attended ball given their honor by the Jockey
Club. It was the splendid social function held
IN this city for years past
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
INCCBATOR BABY IMPROVING.
RAYMOND HErKEss MAY BE BROUGHT TO NEW
IOTNA TOfl 1r---A4 Slt-~ =


RAYMOND HEIKEss MAY BE BROUGHT TO NEW
YORK FOR TREATMENT
IBx TELEGRAPH TO THE TaIsuyEI
Stamford, Conn. Dec. 1.-The heiress who was
born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Irving E Raymond few
weeks ago. and who is being reared IN incu-
bator, is taken out OF the incubator at times
during the day, accustorn her to the air. As
soon they able make the journey. mother
and child be taken TO New-York for treat
ment
The difficulty IN incubator cases has been that
the air for the occupant has been taken from the
room and sometimes been impure In this in
stance tubes carry fresh air from the outside 70
the babe. The tubes about inch and half
IN diameter. and extend from the window OF the
room 10 the incubator. The cone shape outer COW
ering OF the tube is covered with wire netting. 10
keep out dust and other particles In this
er fresh air kept constantly circulating within
infant
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
S4ILN4EERS TO STRIKE.

Bath. Me. Dec. demanding nine hour day.
with the same wages they are now paid for ten
hours, the sailuakers of this city will strike
morrow Forty men are employed IN the industry
The average is So day, and the manufacturers
say they cannot pay or give shorter hours
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
TRIAL TRIP OF THE DECATUR.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The Navy Department has
arranged for official trial of the torpedo boat
Decatur built by the Trigg Shipbuilding Company,
OF Richmond December g. the Barren
Island course in Chesa peake Bay.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02

else He has been in politics for many years. first
taking an active interest n the Brooklyn Young
Republican Club. Since 1885 he has been a member
Of the County Committee.
Mr. Robb is thoroughly in accord with Mr.. Bren-
ner's idea OF promoting perfect harmony in every
Assembly district. and will be a valuable ally in
rbe
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
SCIENTISTS TO LECTURE.
EMINENT SPECIALISTS WILL VISIT MANI CITIES
IN NEW FORM OF UNIVERSITY EX-
TENSION WORK

Chicago Dec professor Edmund J. James OF
the University OF Chicago has devised a new form
of university extension work. which consists Of the
cooperation of distinguished specialists from
eral universities TO present the salient facts OF
their respective sciences The first experiment will
be a course of lectures modern social and eco
nomic problems by who eminent authori-
ties IN various universities.
The men engaged are: Henry Carter Adams. Uni
versity of Michigan; Samuel NJ. Lindsey, Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania: H II Powers. Cornell Uni
versity; Edward W Ross, University OF Nebraska:
Albion ". Small, University Of Chicago; Walter
4 WickoH Princeton University
The cities selected for the first experiment are
Milwaukee. Columbus, Cleveland. Cincinnati. De-
trot and Indianapolis Men from other universi-
res will enlisted and other cities Will be
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
cI-BAN CIGAR TARIFF.
Continued from first page.

:, g 234 232 or a decrease Of over A per
ohE vriIe the imports decreased over IS per
New-York tribune., 1901-12-02
CHRISTMAS TREES ARE COMING.
ONCE A BURDEN IN RURAL DISTRICTS. NOW 4
PRoFTT-oNE MILLION AND HALF
SHIPPED LAST YEAR
[av rELEaRAPz 20 rE raIsrNE. !

SEIFPEU
tsY TELEGRAPH rRIBUSE.I
Bangor, Me, Dec THE Christmas indus
try has got early In Maine this year, and
already carloads and even vessel loads going
forward TO the large cities. Only few years ago
the fir tree looked upon as rather nuisance
IN this State, because II grew rank burdock.
crowding out better gfowths. and was Of no earth
" II might be considered ornament
the landscape. Now the hr, no longer desptsed
is source Of considerable income 10 hundreds OF
Names rural people, and the transportation
companies well Last year fully million and
a half were sold.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-18
NORTHWEST NEWS NOTES.

Aberdeen, 8. D.-Miss Ariel Swickard
and Rev. James T. Quincy, pastor of the
NJ. E. church at White Lake, were mar
rfed yesterday at the home of the bride 3
brother, Rev. n. A Swickard
Escanaba, Mich-John Cannon, sa-
loonkeeper, was robbed of $1,000, which
he had placed between the mattress and
springs Of his bed. A boarder by the
name of Tom Donahue is suspected, as
he has left town.
Morgan, Minn.-A. ]. Stadick & Co..
harness dealers, nave made an assign
ment for the benefit of creditors Albert
Schaeffer. of the firm of Schaeffer &,
Rossum. of st. Paul, has been named as
trustee Assets, $1,000; liabilities, 1000.
lie Mars, Io.-The cornerstone Of the
new building of Western Union college,
which was destroyed by fire in August
last, will be laid on Feb. r. Bishop Dubs.
Of the United Evangelical church, vii
perform the ceremony, and other dig
nitarfes will be present.
Aberdeen. S. D.-William Cassells, who
was one Of the first settlers of this sec
ton, and entered as a presumption the
land which now forms part of the First
ward Of Aberdeen, Is dead of pneumonia,
after a sickness of only few days. He
was sixty-eisht years old.
Winona, Minn-At a meeting Of the
Standard Lumber company of this city
the following officers were elected: Pres
ident, Roscoe Horton; vice president
Frank Horton; secretary, F. II. Jack
son; treasurer, r. H. Jackson; director,
Charles Horton