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New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
LENOX NOTES.

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Pfttsfeld. Mass. Aug. 2e.-Mrs- George Winthrop
Folsom. Of Sunny Ridge. gave dinner OF four
teen covers this evening for the Rev. and Mrs
Churchill Satterlee of Columbia. s c.. who her
guests The table decorations were cut roses The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Frank K Sturgts Mr.
and Mrs. Giraud Foster. Mr.. and Mrs. John E
Parsons Mr. and Mrs. David Lydig. Miss AdeIs
KneeIand and Charles Lanier.
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Sloane and Captain and
Mrs. John s. Barnes. of New-fork returned to
Lenox to-day. The SIoanes have been guests %
Dr. and Mrs. ". Seward Webb. in the Adirondack
Captain and Mrs. Barnes have been at Newport
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Upsham. of Boston. are m
Pittsie1d Mrs. Cpsham Is the author Of several
books for children
Frederick = Person Of New-Fork. bought to-
day an estate Of three hundred acres Long Pond.
Great Darlington He will build country house.
Parker Newton and Miss Hedden. OF New-York.
who have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ". P,
Teftt. Of New-York. at Hamilton Grange, left
Great harrington for Nev-Tork to-day
Mrs Richard 5. Dana is entertaining William
Meredith and Miss Katherine Meredith, Of New
York
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanford. Of Bridgeport are
at the Hotel AspinwalL
Mr. and Mrs Peter Gardner. OF Eew-Tcrk ar
rivedsat the Hotel AspinwaH to-day.
The entries will close tomorrow for the Lenox
open golf tournament Many OF the men who have
been in competition this week in the Stockbri1ge
fully forty players for the Foster Cup on Nonday
Al the Hotel Aspinwall Mrs ". B. Walker
and Charles Walker OF Chicago; Mr. and Mrs
George LorinlsE and Miss toEnsr Of v{id11 fisT~a0 a
Pittsburg: Mr. and Mrs r Mack. Of Somerville.
y J.: DR.. and Mrs Lyman Ware. OF chicago;
Mrs a II. Belmont, OF New-York. and MI and
Mrs I. A Lawton, OF Rye N Y -
some Of the arrivals al the Hotel Curtis are Mr
and Mrs John d Drake, OF Chica 90; Mr.. and NIrs
Henry T. whitlock Of PhiIadelphia' Nj NJ and ME-
Mr. and Mrs F Dana Kittredge and Mr.. and Mrs;
William Lunnlis and family. of New-YoTk; Nr. ana
Nrs Richard C Hall II Pittsburg: Professor and
Mrs A IL Palmer. OF New,Haven; Mrs A 81
Alien Mrs J. T. FIaragan. Mrs. ~ l. Flanagan
Mr. and Mrs E II. hesterbein. DR.. L A Comet
and DR. ]. II Baker. OF New-York. and Charles :
Clark, W H Childs Mrs. c. Smith and Mrs F. c.
Ostrander OF Brooklyn --=-.
q \ Fowler IT.. and ". 3. REYNOLDS arrived IN
I.snox this evening from Ns~-Yerk IN thetr AUTO
mobiles.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

traders who look for conSummatton OF big deals.
settlement of labor disputes and a violent rise
in quotations. This sentimental enthusiasm is
the one actual element of weakness. F1nanclai
conditions are not favorable for bull orgy,
owing to, contradictory as 1t may seem. the
prosperity and activity Of legitimate trade
These factors make for permanent values OF
securities but in case of abnormal speculation
they will prove disturbing.
Preparations for unexampled fall trade call
for large sums of money, and abundant tunds
prices. Large balances at the West and un-
precedented gold holdings by the government
will prove ample for all legitimate needs, but
further extensive accommoda ton on Stock Ex-
change collateral cannot be given without caus-
ing stringency. which means abrupt calling or
loans hasty liquidation and declining quota
tions. The Secretary OF the Treasury WOULD
requirements but cannot be expected TO provide
funds for Wall Street speculation. The multi
plicity of trust companies and their readiness
to meet stock market requirements while tend
ing to make rates easy, do not give stabihty TO
the financial situation. and in case or disastei
there would be many insolvencies among the
weaker institutions, which are rot subject to the
restrictions OF national banks While these
facts should cause caution In speculation, there
is nothing in the situation to alarm investors III
the securities of railways other concerns thas
publish full reports of their condition AT ire
Quent intervals
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
NOTES Or THE NgwPoRT SEASON
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Newport, r. l.. Aug. 29.-Nrs. Pembroke xo,o.
gave dinner at Friedheim tonight The 49,,
was decorated with palms and cut flowers -.
guests. among whom was the Duchess or NJ.
borough were seated at four round tables on tb
piazza Over each table a huge Japanese 49,
SOL and suspended from the handles were si-va,
baskets Alter dinner there informal ,,r
sical. Count Guardabassi and Mrs Cbea+b,
Thompson being two of the singers
Mrs. Burke Roche is completing arrangemen4s -
the coming out ball which she will give for Le-
daughter. Miss Cynthia Burke Roche on NIor,I.
night The affair will be the formal debut OF nris.
social gatherings both this year and last A tar,
porary ballroom is being added to EImcourt
Captain and Mrs Philip Lydig have closed thar
Newport season and have gone 10 Saratoga FOR
few weeks
Captain j. S. Barnes. OF Lenox. is the guest a.
William Watts Sherman.
Lorillard Spencer, jr., is visiting among the cot
tagers
Mrs George L. Rives entertained at dinner tbi,
evening at Swanhurst. Mrs. Adolf Ladenburv
entertained at luncheon this afternoon at Willow
Bank
Mrs John Jacob Astor gave another in her serie,
of Iuncheons this afternoon at LyndenhJrst Tb
decorations were white Japanese hydrangeas
Mrs H. Mortimer Brooks gave dinner OF sfv.-
covers at Rockhurst this evening The table decor
tons were American Beauty roses After dinner
there was informal dancing
Mrs Alfred q. Vanderbilt gave her weekly a.
home at Oakland Farm this afternoon.
Miss Gerry entertained at luncheon this afternoon
Mrs ogden Goelet entertained at dinner this
evening. Mrs George n. HUM has cards out so-
on Monday morning NJ and Nine Ludovic Brett
ner, assisted by Count Guardabassi, will give a
ir Next Friday they viii give one at fhs boIos IN =;
DR.. and Mrs. J. J. Mason. IN Gbbs-ave-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
UNREST AMONG oysTERYEN

The opening of the oyster season is almost at
hand. and just at the most inconvenient and
embarrassing time which they could select to
make trouble some Of the Long Island wielders
of the tongs, who have been working ten hours
a day in past seasons insist that nine hours
shall be the rule in the future. The peaceful
denizens of the tranquil beds below the brine
might not object to a strike long as that in
the coal mines: their longevity rates would
thereby be much enhanced. But there is little
danger that New-York will be an oysterless city
when September comes IN with its sgnif-
cant "r.'
Even were there a general strike Of the pur-
veyors Of the most famous OF shellhsh within a
hundred miles Of New -York-which is not in the
least likely-Chesapeake Bay would speedily
come 10 the relief of the metropolis In any
event, 1t should he borne in mind that life in
this capital might he endurable If every oyster
bed on the Atlantic Coast were deserted and
abandoned. although the pleasures of delicate
feasting would be grlevously curtailed. The
oyster is not as Indispensable to Manhattan as
anthracite
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
DIR. VAN DE WATER S DENIAL.
ISsINUATIOSs IN WATT DIVORCE CASE
ENTIRELY UNFoUNDED.

The Rev Dr. George r. Van De Water, rector
OF St Andrews Episcopal Church. at Fifth-ave
and one-hundred "a nd d-twenty-seventh-st., whose
Watt divorce case in his absence in Europe.
his wardens and vestrymen said in the state
ment they issued few weeks ago
DR.. Van De Waters statement is s follows:
Having had time since my return from Europe
to read what had been published concerning me.
| desire now to say to the press that the state
ment of my Wardens and members or my Nestry
made in my absence with reference TO the IN
situations against my character IS Wholiy
justified
NV relations with my parshioners have been
at all times what they ought to be. and any
intimaton by any person that they have been
otherwise Is grossly untrue. -
GEORGE r. VAN De WATER
New-York City, Aug. %. l9U2-
Since his return from Europe on Wednesday.
on the Liguria DR.. Van De Water has declined
to discuss the Watt divorce case. but has said
that the press might expect some sort of state
nent from him at an early date What he said
yesterday is believed to be the outcome OF con-
ferences with William II. Sage and other proml-
nent members OF his church.
A H HumlneI. who is Mrs. Archibald Watts
lawyer, said yesterday that there was no JUST
tication for filling out the blanks in the affi-
daytts with which Mr.. Watt opposed his w1feS
application for alimony with the name OF DIT
Van De Water. II never in my long experience.
ne said heard OF In which husband
named man. In neither the affidavit nor the
answer of Mr.. Watt is there any proof OF his IN
situations. .
Mr. Hummel has been instructed by Mrs. Watt
to defend DR. Van De Water we'll as herself
against the allegations. Mrs. Watt Is indignant
that his name has been brought into the suit
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
INVESTMENT AND Speculation.

New record prices for railway securities are
causing much perplexity among those having
funds to invest. It is natural that a conserv-
atve should be puzzled when he realizes
that the sixty most active railway shares which
averaged $40 II at the low point six years ago.
have now attained average of S114 So and
the highest price record up the close OF last
year S103 9S. The statement IS frequently
made that current quotations more than dis
count the nations prosperity, and that a whole
some readtustment cannot long be delayed.
This attitude is especially noticeable among
foreign critics. but II would be uncharita Bile 70
suggest that such expressions were prompted
by envy. Moreover. the ultra-conserya-
tive warnings uttered when the average
rose to S67 in 1898 and again when S16 was
reached in 1899 and still more frequently when
SS4 was surpassed in 1900. Meanwhile numer-
Gus gilt edged securities withdrawn from
the market, and attention was gradually direct
ed to the cheaper issues. many of which have
steadily advanced without the aid Of a single
dividend
It is in this division OF the market that the
shrewd investor is most interested He
sees little return in expensive stock that nets
312 per cent less, and prefers to secure
future benefits for himself and his children by
accommodating a larger number of shares that
will enhance in value and return good dividends
hereafter. To the man OF small means who de-
sires the largest possible immediate result from
his investment the market offers little attrac-
tion. Many industrial shares now paying
well but the uncertainty to actual conditions
owing TO the failure to issue full reports causes
discrimination among cautious investors In
other cases overcapitaizaton fear of adverse
legislation prevents ready absorption by inves-
tors Government and first class municipal
bonds find a ready market among institutions
despite the poor return. and the plethora of
capital seeking permanent investment often
turns to foreign properties
Slight setbacks thus far experienced in the
farming districts will not prevent large crops
but scarcity Of old grain and cotton assures
firm prices, especially It seems prob
able that foreign purchases will be heavy This
means much profitable business for the rail-
ways. Unusually large have been ex-
pended in increasing facilities. promising bet
ter service and larger net earnings than are now
reported. Nevertheless, It is by means GER
tain that the present time is auspicious for
speculative purchases OF stocks. although thew
have been enormous during the last week The
return of leading men to the market after the
summer vacation has stimulated operations by
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
GENERALS coRBIN AND YOUNG At BERLIN
THEY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE EMPEROR AT
THE REVIEW TO-DAY.

THEY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE EMPEROR AT
THE REVIEW TO-DAY.
Berlin Aux 2s-General Count Huelsen-
Haeseler chief OF Emperor williams military cabi-
net. has informed Major Generals Corbin and
Young that the Emperor viii receive them on the
his majesty the American officers. they being
his guests the etiquette Of the court forbds
any from sending them Invitations.
The two generals would have been presented at
the gala performance at the opera last night ha 1
not the Emperor been busy introducing Germans
TO King Victor Emmanuel. Mrs. Corbin and Mrs.
Potts (wife OF Lieutenant Commander TempIin NJ.
Potts, who is to relieve Lieutenant Commander
Beeher naval attache of the United States here.
October u presented to the Empress by
Mrs. Jackson (wife OF john B. Jackson. the secre-
this the opportunity for Mrs. BeehIer and Mrs
Kerr (wife of Major b. Kerr, the United States
military attache here) to say farewell, as their
husbands leave the embassy at the end OF Septem-
talking with the American group. Mrs. Corbin was
also presented to the King of Italy.
The generals occupied a box at the opera and
their broad yellow scarfs attracted much attention
from the diplomatic section. for they looked like
the ribbon of the Grand Cross of the Black Eagle
Where did those Americans get the Black Eagle
secretary who had been in Washington said the
ribbons were only part of the parade uniform OF
American major generals
The generals, with Secretary Jackson, called this
BuioW the Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Baron
Richthofen; the Master of tbs Court cere-
monies. Count Won E,ulenberg; the Chief the
General Stan. General Count Won Schlieffen; Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee and others. Colonel
Won WttzlebeD, the representative Of Germany at
tho West Point centennial has asked the American
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
WELLS LECTURES HIS DEPUTIES.
REALTY WILL GREATLY REDUCE
TAX RATE.

James L. Wells. president OF the Tax Board. m
response TO repeated demands from Mayor Low and
Controller Grout. yesterday lectured the Deputy
Tax Commissioners and handed them a printed ad-
dress relative 10 reforms IN the methods OF assess
ing real IN this city. The contents OF this
address were for the guidance OF the deputies
levying the assessments real estate for 1877
The pamphlet directs the assessors 70 assess al
real esate al its full value. as the law proVides'
instead certain percentage OF the fun value
Tax Commissioner Strasbourger said that by as
sessing property at its full value not only Wouu
the borrowing capacity OF the city be increased ot
the tax rate would probably be reduced 70 II per
cent instead OF 2T as it IS at present He addeo
that with the rate reduced to less than per ceIs
he believed that many OF the wealthy men an1
women who avoid paying their personal taxes,
because the old rate took more than one-aan OF
their income. would be willing TO pay their per
sonaI taxes at the lower rate. and that Win tHs
increase from this source / per cent tax was noI
only possible but probable.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
LEVY CALLS TAX PROPOSAL UNFAIR

jefferson NJ. Levy discussed the proposal o.
Mayor Low for land assessment yesterday arrer-
noon in his Office, at No. 20 Broad-st- He said;
Immediately my return from Europe am niS'
by this development in the real estate Woi.I-
Now. Mayor Low is gentleman VINO tries 20 ~
the right thing. but he doesn't always undsr
about the running OF city or course, ths t ot.s
purpose OF the proposal Is the increase ana Ll7
fegaIzation OF the bonded Indebtedness OF the ciI
Since the law states that property can onIy .S Oe
taxed 10 per cent of its assessed valuation tns
only way raise money to carry cut work Is ~
increase the assessment, and. in a way, dodge ths
law.
Now any such scheme leads TO extravagance. oe
cause II induces uucalIed for improvements. sucLi
as bridges which will be antiquities by the tinle
completion, and monopoly trolley lines 1herTes is
another fault TO be found with the proposal II
were made universal for the State, il would oe W.
But II now means that the city will pay increaSed
city taxes to the State. distinctly unfair pr0PO
SitiOn- -
Again. the scheme is unfair to the Borousn .
Manhattan in relation 20 all the outside oosOusls
since the city thereby surrenders the SINKING Uni
The proposal has been tried Mayor Low az
other Mayors tried IL with Brooklyn and oankrupt-
the city. that IL had to amalSarnate VIII M S :,
haitian. The property there became assessor Up u
q5 of its value.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
TIE TALK OF The DAY.

4 popular Methodist minister preached in Mont
clair y j. last Sunday. and his sermon occupied
6f.y minutes At the close a minister who was In
the pulpit with him announced hymn appro-
pirate 10 the preachers theme. but with these
words al am you will all be glad to sing
this last hymn"
II rise" said the young orator. TO nominate a
man for coroner. who. unlike the gentlemen nom
mated here to-day for register. county attorney
sherin clerk probate judge and surveyor. was not
a soldier but man who-wel gentlemen. Grocer
Boggs-a captain OF industry. .'-(Wichita Eagle
The Public Library Of Cleveland. Ohio. has hit
1Jnon A novel plan FOR the circulation OF books by
which It is hoped bring the benefits OF the Ii
brary 10 that part OF the population which hitherto
has been unable avail Itself OF them. The plan
consists In the establishment of small branch Ii
braes in the shops and factories OF Cleveland for
the accommodation of the working people who
branch libraries 20 obtain books and other reading
matter. The plan originated with the president OF
the library board, Edward W. Horn. who prepared
petitions TO the board and had them circulated In
few of the shops Says Sir. Horn: The trouble
has been that workingmen were not able TO get the
books they should have. / expect by this plan TO
have the public library establish these branches
that the men can get the books at the places they
work Il is a great inconvenience for a man 10
come downtown. or hunt up a branch library after
working hours in the evening BY the time he
has made the trip great part OF the evening is
gone
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

Ludwig Max Goldbergers thlrd arucie o"
'The Land of Unbounded Possibilities In D'e
woche" is devoted to trades unions and the lapor
orestio, and the position of organized labor In
relation, 70 the trusts He shows that from 1881
to 1901 there were 30, 795 strikes in the United
States These caused a loss in wages TO the
working people Of 25s,ooo.ooo, and loss 70
the manufacturers Of S125mo.1o. He draws
attention to the fact that the labor orsan,za-
tons in the United States are not POLITICAL aS
they are in Europe. but that they Will prooaoiy
some day form a party. He predicts TOO. trae
the growing industries of the country VIII make
foretg11 trade necessary and that the prohihltiVe
high tariff which. he says, does not aid the
people, but only interested groups VIII De re-
duced.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
Amrsemenfs.

scArT-EfY OF MUsIC-2-s:15-c2uincr Adams Sa"Sei-
.MFRTcaN THEaTRE-2:15-The Christiah
4SP0ATVA Ay THEATRE-2-e-Sslly in our Alles-
-. sJ.-s:l5-A Chinese Honeymoon -
II scSoN ,5PoXE-s:i anu
Musical Comedy.
,frpTTF sI-I)ITORIUM-s :30-ConceTy
=. pF5TT-r1 THEATRE: :f5-s 20-The New Govt
1tTSrs Al N SQUARE THEATRE-2S:ldI I,ar
sFTTJT'S-IO;30 a n to 1899 m.--Contiruo"s K
aoTIps5fS aeoRTFRfsocKER -2:l5s15-The Wild
,R1 R9se t7rAS REscH-2-shannons sd Regiment Band
-s-pains Fireworks ----.- m Ta-sy hy
MADISON SQUARE ROOF erAfAl'i@-' So
Nsght-The Mikado-
NEW SAVOY THEATRE-2s;l. ISSyet.,Iis ~
ossTOR'S-Continuous Perfornaallce
ysROCTOR'S-C Perforr'ailce-
GARDEN-S-Olivette- md
ST NICHOLAS GARDEN-e;lS-9unlile -''eN
Carnivals-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
FUNERAL OF DR.. G4LL4CDET-
BISHOP PoTTER's EULoGY TRANSLATED INTO If''
SIGN LANGUAGE FOR A CONGREGA-
TON OF MUTES-

The funeral OF Rev. DR. Thomas GalIaudeI .A'
Apostle 10 the Deaf Mutes.' was held yes0eriaS
afternoon in 81. Matthews Protestant Epise0F"
Church. in West Eishty-fourth-st. which W.
thronged with people. The majority were "s"
mutes. Bishop Potter ofhciated and pronouneeu
simple euogy. The clergyn-en assisting Were 90 -
Rev. A II. Judge rector of ST. Matthews ChuIeiI'
the Rev DR.. J. Chamberlain, who was tiae
sistant of DR. Gsllaudet. and the Rev D u Dd'U
win. curate of st. Matthew'S
The address OF Bishop Potter. as weh as Us
words of funeral service. were Translated inu 'N'
sign language by the Rev. Mr.. Chamberlain
After the funeral the clergy who were prsssl,-
held a meeting In the vestry. Bishop S9tIeIs tnr
siding. Addresses reminiscent OF the NE OF -,
Galaudet were delivered by fellow clergy men VIZ VIZ
had known him. and at the close comnittee w.
anroiEted 10 draw up a memorial. The conlmlttsso
&c composed of the Rev. DIR. Cofey. or ST Mar! p
East Chester. the Oldest Episcopal clergyman u, 'n
United states; the Rev DR.. w y Dunne.l dl,e. -
All Saints: the Rev. III. e DerbyShlre. OF trta-.
Church. West Farms: the Rev. Il. ~ Carsfense"
and the Rev. j. Chamberlain. -.
The body will be taken 10 Hartford, Conn. -
morning for burial In the family plaA
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

The determination OF Surrogate Siikman 10
compel the police OF the picturesque ana charnl-
Ing city OF Yonkers TO close the poolroorns IN
that municipality has been crowned with SUE
cess and the professional gamblers ere on the
run Decent people In Yonkers breathe more
freely.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

ment has asked it to endure the French 1nfiic-
ton for another year. and Newfoundland has
consented TO do So In return the British GOV
ernment will scarcely refuse to let Newfound-
land free herself if she can, from the Canadian
dog in the maIfger.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

marty 70 visit the Military School ST Lichtentede
Of which he is chief. on Monday; Major Kerr VII
give the American generals q dinner on Monday
night al which many distinguished persons will be
present
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
About People and Social Incidents
NEW.YORK SOCIETY.

While there many people i'm town for the
Futurity this afternoon. of them Will start
Immediately after the for the various suIiine
resorts where the week end parties will extend
over Labor Day In fact, tomorrow and on Won
day New-York will be 10 all intents ana purposes
deserted from a social point of view
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
Birds of passage-Tammany colonizers for the
coming primaries.

Republican State Convention was held the
other day In North Carolina without single
negro delegate in attendance No comment
could be more forcible on the suddenly altered
conditions which rule in the politics of the oio
North State
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

Among the various entertainments scheduled for
to-day are James ]. Van Aliens big musical a.,
Wakehurst his villa at Newport; the usual Satur-
fay dances at the Seawanhaka Corlntnlan 1acht
Club at oyster Bay the Meadow Cluo, at
Soufha mptoa and at the kebo Valley Club. at Bar
Harbor and the golf tournament on the shlnne
cock links, Southampton. for the cup presented oE
Robert NJ Thompson
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

New-York needs Fire Commissioner anu d
fire chief who will act In thorough harIHonS
and with unfagging zeal for the pro'ect'o'i ol
a. ,.ast interests which are committed to their
care.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

Among those who have already left town tor
Sunday and Labor Day Senator and Mrs
Chauncey NJ Depew, who have gone TO Newport
where they are staying at the New Cliffs Hotel