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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
TELLS OF SIMPLE LIFE.
The ReU. Mr. Wagner Relates Ho1C
He Came to Write Book.

II -, ,,usualIx interesting lecture at Carnegie
Hall last night the Rev. Charles Wagner told the
story of his book. THE Simple Life" Notwith-
standing the bad weather the hall was filled with
an enthusiastic audience. He referred to the KIND
~ IrncIsb he was about speak, saying he had
studied the English language only a short while
ago 10 tell the American people of simplicity; ana
that n anv accidents occurred IT would not be
by reconciliation. He said:
If is an old and awful error in this world, that
othe-s ne 70 think for us. If thirsty do
we not have got TO the spring and come IN per
sonal contact with the water we seek Let the emil
dren he children That is the first rule of sim
plicity the first rule OF the simple life Let them
that there is endless world; an endless life;
Let them listen TO the inward voice ana near ,Gre
The singing birds can tell the children OF men the
teacher can teach them. That was my first schooi
of simplicity and of simple life. $780,,
Prue Ms Var that rent the peaceful country into
parts My mother was trenGhw0T1ndan M an, po
to either country after the war | thought mrcn 9
this awful condition and nnaly sala The Voice
within t6fe said said Yes You cam! For while was
the between the sledge and the t anvil That
young and woman needs hammf bn ne tho SIM
pie life in this great city, where the people I'VE IN
say II does IS not t' consist Of
wooden shoes. 1t is not in the CLOTH S1ipn 4
ING All the good in the world began in suffering
have been in Philadelphia and saw the pictures
min Franklin and Lincoln. have read your hlstory
the greatest government of the age lies simplicity.
Speaking of how he came to write The simple
Life" DR. Wagner told in detail how he had spoken
at wedding in Paris, and a publisher VINO was
present asked him write book on the lines OF
the address at the wedding
II cid not to write book" said Dr. "ag-
ner Il had no idea of such thing 1 had the
book in myself without knowing it
The lecturer told of his visit with President Roose-
welt and OF his great regard for the President s
wide intelligence and wonderful craftsmanship.
Speaking of the Presidents opinion of The Simple
Life" DR.. Wagner said:
''Mr. Roosevelt read my book and thought 1t was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
WANTS NO TWO PLATOONS.
Chief Croker Opposes System-Er-
Deriment To Be Made Soon.

Members of the Fire Department were much in
terested Yesterday in a report that Fire Commits
sioner Hayes is about test the two platoon sys-
tenn with the idea of adopting it. The members of
the department have been urging the adoption of
demand has been backed by politicians, although
Chief Croker and others who have studied the sub
iect strongly oppose It, and declare that 1t would
mean a considerable expense to the city with no
adequate return.
Deputy Fire Commissioner Thomas W. Churchill
said TO a Tribune reporter last night:
I have heard nothing about any intention on the
part of the Commissioner to test the two platoon
system a battalion within a few days. 90
know. however, that Commissioner Hayes. has made
the idea of adopting it generally, and only a rev
days ago he. told me that he intended TO keep ms
promise I do not think that any date has yet been
decided upon any battalion on which to make
the test selected
Asked whether Chief Cookers opposition to the
system would have any effect upon the Commits
soner's promise Mr.. Churchill replied:
No effect at all. If the Commissioner means to
carry out a reform he will do it, despite anybody
opposition.
Fire Chief Croker exceedingly angry when
the subject was preached to him last night.
81 won't discuss it, he shouted. II don't know
anything about the Commissioners intention. but
want to say that I'm opposed to the two platoon
system now as l always have been. 1t would be 70
the worst interests of the department and the pub
lie TO adopt it. I fought the matter at Albany be
fore the legislature and my views are wei known
Chief Crokers manner indicated that there has
heen friction between himself ana commissioner
Hayes the subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11

London Nov. 10-The weekly returns OF the Bank
Of England show the following changes: Total
reserve decreased $4,000: circulation decreased
1915 900; bullion decreased 1855 1884, other securities
decreased f4 900: other deposits decreased 100000
public deposits decreased f1Ss Geo. notes in
decreased f26i 600: government securities increased
f16,000 The proportion of the banks reserve to
liabilities is 81 36 cent, against 80 ~ per
week. and compares with an advance from 47&s to
4sa4 per cent in this week last year. The rate of
discount unchanged at per cent.
Paris Nov. 10--The weekly return OF the Bank
of France shows the following changes: Notes in
circulation decreased 16 $4,000 frances treasury ac-
counts current decreased 1.525010 francs. gold on
hand increased 225O00 francs: bills discounted de-
creased 22S65.O00 francs; silver on hand increased
$500. 600 francs
Berlin. Nov. l0-The weekly return OF the I'M
perial Bank of Germany shows the following
changes; Cash hand increased Il. 800 600 marks;
treasury notes increased 10000 marks: other Sc
curtties decreased 5000 200 marks in crcu-
lation decreased IS. 10000 marks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
WELCOME DIR. M4FEE.
We'll Kno7cn Men Greet Ne7o Pastor
at DR.. Cuyler's Old Church

The Rev Dr. CIeiand Boyd McAffee. the new
pa stor of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
Church Brooklyn, and Mrs. McAfee were welcomed
TO the city in a public reception last night A
social hour IN the church parlors was followed by
speakng in the auditorium. which crowded
John y. Beach presided and introduced as the
first speaker the Rev. DR.. Theodore l.. Cuyler, the
first pastor of the church. who greeted DIR. McAfee
in a characteristic speech.
The Rev. DR.. David Gregg, the second pastor of
the church, spoke of the pulpit and church
among the most powerful in the nation.
DR. Gregg said that he had solution for the
downtown church." such he said the Lafayette
Avenue Church His idea is that each mem
Der who is able give his pew to the church and
endow 1t with, say, 5000. Thus If hundred
men give single endoWmentS the church. would
have one hundred free pews and an endowment
Of $4,000, which would enable il keep its doors
open to the people without
Oscar S. Straus. former United States Minister
10 Turkey. spoke of religious liberty and charity.
Others who spoke We're D. W. McWilliams, the
Rev. DR.. David J. Burreu, pastor of Marble Col
legiate Church, Manhattan; the Rev. Or. Charles
Cuthbert Hall, president of the Union Theological
Seminary. and Borough President LittIeton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
STEEL PRICE REVISION.
associations to Meet Here Ne@t
Week-Rise ETpectCd.

Pittsburg Nov. 10-AN the associations con-
trolling the prices of steel are to meet in New
York next Tuesday. and continue in session un-
til the whole list of prices has been revised to
suit the conditions which have arisen in the
iron and steel markets. The associations which
are included in those to meet next week are the
billet, bar, rail, structural, plate wire and
Others. 1t is not expected that the meetings
Will end before the latter part of the week.
The prospects are that the scale Of prices de-
terrnined on next week will be those that Will
rule until well into the first quarter of the COM
ing year and it is fairly certain that prices Will
be advanced in most Of the lines The price OF
be Increased TO S21. The present price is $40 90,
Pittsburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
NEW STREET SIGNS CRUSADE.
Organizations to Meet Tonight to Give
Movement Fresh Impetus.

The crusade for n comprehensive system Of
street signs in this city, which certain public
spirited organizations have been wagng for some
time, is to receive fresh impetus. meeting will
be held tonight in Room No &C. of the Bar Asso-
citation. at which there Will be present representa-
tives OF the West End Association, the City Club
the Municipal Art Society the Merchants Asso-
Commerce, the Independent Club OF the XXIst AS
semniy District and the Washington Heights and
The object OF this meeting Will be to determine
on a plan OF campaign which Will result in the
proper signing OF the city said John L. Brewer OF
no, oos " est Enq-aHe yesterday 1T likely that
speclaI committee viii be appointed 10 take up the
matter with President A hearn and other CITY an
tho1ties We expect 70 be able 10 show that tho
- - ,o.Ith in 4l5Vl0 to $4,000 year in
me nlalnlenance or lighted signs when unbrehkable
ssns co1i 10 oe Used at no cost 10 the city for
lighting That the city IL most poorly signed env
one no trayeIs about the city tell you. II IS
shame tnal such streets as Tweutv-third- st and
Fourth-ave. and Lexington-ave ana iThirtv-foiIrtb
81 should De absolutely without signs. These are
ing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
DOUBLE MURDER At STATION.
Sheriff and His Friend Shot by Brother of
Man Killed the Day Before

Huntington, ". Va, Nov. lO-The shooting to
death last night of Constable ''Will' Jackson by
Policeman Elliott the streets of Montgomery
followed to-day by the murder of Sheriff
Daniels. of the States best known Republican
politicians, and John Rood wealthy citizen Of
Fayette County. The murder of both these men
occurred at the Cincinnati and Ohio station at
Montgomery. and was witnessed by passengers
the New-York express
Sheriff Daniels was asked come to Montgomery
from his home at Fayette in order to keep down
riot which was brewing. No sooner had the Sheriff
stepped from the train at the station than Frank
Jackson. brother of the man murdered last night
pulled a revolver and shot the Sheriff TO death
Rood attempted TO prevent the tragedy, when
Jackson killed him also. Jackson then made his
escape to the mountains by. Hundreds OF
people are in search for him, and he will be strung
up If caught.
More killings, the result of last nights and to-
days tragedies. certain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
NETWORK WOMAN THOUGHT INSANE
Mrs. W. A. Applegate Taken to Hospital in
St. Louis.
IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1RryE1

BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
st. Louis Nov 10.-Mrs. W. A. Apologize Of New
York. wife Of a well known merchant, is at the
City Hospital, supposed to be mentally deranged
Mrs Applegate. Miss E NJ. Cooper, of New-York
ana MIS-. Maybeck Mrs Applegate's cousin. came
70 st. Louis week ago. On Sunday Mrs AppIegate
and Mrs. Maybeck quarrelled violently Miss Cooper
did not know the cause. but finally separated the
women, persuading Mrs. Maybeck to leave Mrs
Applegate's room.
Last night Mrs. Apologize declared to Miss Coop
er that she would not stay at the hotel any longer
Miss Cooper asked her where she was going She
said she did not know. Miss Cooper accompanied
her Mrs. Applegate went to the Union Station and
began walking back and forth through the Midway
She declared she intended to remain there all night
Miss Cooper appealed to a policeman. who took
Mrs Apologize the hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
LOGGING MAKERS FIRST STRIKE.

The first strike ordered by the Logging Makers
Union, which has been organized recently, took
piece yesterday at the factory of Rosenwasser &
Co, No. 40 Grand-st. where one hundred and nifty
women employed in making leggings for the army
and navy quite work. The strike is against a re-
ductfon Of wages, and enforce the eight-hour
workdsy. The leader of the strike is Secretary
Nicholson. Of the United Hebrew Trades who says
he viii write 10 the Secretary Of War the Secre-
tary Of the Navy and President Roosevelt TT
may or may not do good 10 take this course" he
SAID. but the United States government ought
be q good paymaster Yet these women are paid
much less than women employed on the same kind
OF work for plain citizens"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
ALEXANDER J. HOWELL DEAD.
Laid Out Central Park Under Andrew H.
Green's Direction

Alexander J. Howell, one of the Oldest ND best
known contractors in this city, died Wednesday
at his home. No. 49 West Eighty-ninth-st., at the
age of seventy-two. The funeral which will be
private will be held his home 2 .. N. to-day.
Mr. Howell of the Oldest residents Of the
cid Ninth Ward. He was the first contractor to use
swinging trucks in the transportation Of boilers.
One OF the greatest tasks that he ever accom-
plished was the laying out of Central Park under
the direction OF the late Andrew II. Green. He
also furnished the concrete and masonry for the
pedestal of the Statue OF Liberty Bedloe 5
Island. and the builder OF the original sea
wall around the Battery.
Mr. Howell a member of the Patrfa Club.
For many years he a communicate Of the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church His wife and
son. John S. Howell. survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
NEGROES TO TRY WHITE FOR MURDER.
Five Are on the Jury in Case of Wealthy
Texan.
rpr TELEGRAPH TO THE TR,

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Houston, Tex, Nov. 1O-The case of W. T. Ed
ridge formerly general manager of the Cane Belt
Railroad. and wealthy men, went TO trial to-day
at Richmond. The jury has five negroes on it, the
State and the defence having exhausted their per-
emptory challenges before the 300 special venire-
men summoned had been exhausted Eldrdge is
charged with the murder of Captain William Dunno
want. who was of the best known residents OF
this part of the country, the killing growing out of
business differences. Dunovant had made Eldridge
MS right hand for a long time, but afterward
accused him of trying TO get the better of him and
making threats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
SECURITIES CONTINUE ACTIVE
MAJORITY OF LEADING ISSUES ENJOY NET GAINS
Mail Kansas and Teas Issues Features Money Rates I'm
changed-Sering Higher.

Central IS first and second incomes. Missouri,
Kansas and Texas extension IS. oregon Short Line
As Pennsylvania convertible Sns. Reading general
Is, st. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern Is, ST.
Louis and San Francisco refunding As. ST. Louis
Southwestern consolidated Is. Southern Pacific IS.
Union Pacific convertible As and Wabash debenture
Bs Consolidated Gas debenture IS. Consolidated
Tobacco As United States Realty and Improve
ment debenture 5s and United States Steel 5s were
also active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
WILL SET UP SUBMARINES ABROAD.
Constructor of Lake Boats Will Follow Them
to Russia, It Is Said.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Newport News. Va, Nov. I0.-Es L. Peacock, who
has for several months experimenting the
construction OF the five submarine boats built and
building at the shipyards for the Lake Torpedo Boat
COMPANY Of Bridgeport, Conn. left here tonight to
follow up the two submarine boats which Were taken
from the shipyard by the barge Kennebec about a
month ago Fifteen expert machinists accompany
him
At Hamburg the sections Of the boats were
shipped overland TO Russia, ii is said, and Mr.
Peacock Il is Thought goes TO the Cars country
20 superintend the rebuilding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
BURGLARS GET $4,000 IN BANK.

Rochester. Nov lo-Burglsrs time between
and E. to-day blew open the safe in the bank
Of Briscoe & Topper. of Churchville and secured
about 5000. The robbery reported at 9 O'Clock
this morning. Three men with top buggy were
seen driving IN the direction Of Rochester soon
after the explosion in the bank heard. Rriscoe
& Topper members of the Bankers Protective
Association. From frequent robberies In this sec
ton OF this State II IS believed that an Organized
SanS IL at work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11

RAILROAD BoNDS.-Market strong and active
Total sales amounted in par value TO Si2 400 so
against S4,s56l000 on Wednesday The heaviest
dealings were in the Atchison Atlantic Coast Line
As Central of Georgia 5s Chesa peake and Ohio
41as Chicago Burlington and Quincy 4s Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Is and collateral
trust 5s Erie general As. Green Bay and Western
debenture Bs. Kansas City Southern 3s Mexican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
STOCKS.

Closing prices yesterday Of the principal active
securities and net changes from Wednesdays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. Nov. 10, p. m.-The market for Amert-
can securities strong and active. Final prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

Washington Nov. 10-The condition OF the Treas
ury. divisions OF issue and redemption. at the be-
ginning OF business to-day. follows:
RESERVE FUND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS

GOVERNMENT BONDS.-Market steady Final
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quotations were:
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Eek dividend.
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FOREIGN BANK RETURNS.

sEx dividend.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19
ANOTHER COOPER
aEQUEsr REFusEp.

REQUEST REFUSED
The action 0f tb. Goasd of trustees
OF Lawrence univejsity declining the
legacy II sleo.0Oo bequoathce 10 tho
institution by Willis Cooper. who LOST
his life in he lruqpois fire. SHOWS in
deed rieid adherence TO that rule OF
the Methodist church which frowns
upon amusen ent provided by me the
gter Just why the 100000 was re.
nounceG ard rayment Of Mr. Cooper's
800 no.e accepted is not clear for evi-
IDENTIFY one was rs lsuch gift &c The
university as The other no be CON
sistent tho trustees should have re-
fused pawn ent of either, and in addl-
ton. refunded Az other previous con-
tributions made IS the donor
Moreover, il he ahlrchs ban on tho
atrical entertainments is TO be SO 49,.
orally considered why should not the
tuition fees Of students hose parents
attend an occasional performance in
the theater DC refunded also? The
money Of one paygoer is as good as
that Of anather. ana it seems that Mr.
Coopcr's 100000 would have been
especially good devoted to educational
work At Lawrence university
II people who attend the theater are
to he barred from aiding in financial
way the institutions Of the Methods
church, as foreshadowed by The action
OF the Lawrence truetets ard the
American Missionary society of the
same denomination. tho chances are
excellent fer serious deficits iH its va
rous treasulies Tho church's rule
should have aexibility. That there are
individuals whose money is toe un-
clean for church uses is admitted. but
it Is not apparent yhy man who at.
tends a theater should be forbidden
the privilege Of contributing fron his
fortune to the cause Of education.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19

be built from Woodward, southeasterly
10 Oklahoma city, and then easterly 70
Cheeotah. Creek nation. or a nearby
point on the " X. & T. The inoor-
porators OF the company are n. "
Cleger, John II Dibble. J. H. Wheeler,
J. ". Pryer and John w, shartel.
The Separate baptist church Of Mer-
rick. with capital stock Of $500
The trustees are; Theo Howe. VIII
lam Fletcher and Jchn Il. McAmis. ali
cl Merrick
The Newman Plumbing company of
Shawnee. with capital stock Of s2u
900. The incorPorators are Walter
aud Ida Newman and George B.
Johnson an Of Shawnee
The following notarial commissions
were issued today,
j. c. Mcclay n Altus John w Da
Jardin Of Mooreland. and G. NJ All OF
Fair alley. Woodward econty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19

Omincus re9orts come from the SEN
ate respecting the arbitration treaties
Those in the seats of the mighty are
said to hare many lullns about agree
ing "a drbitrate international disputes.
We ;nay commend the method to 9TH
ers; may even compel weae sister
to go to The Hague tribunal. Int it is
a horse Of quite arother colar when
we are asked 10 bow our own naughty
heads AID tame our hearts Of FIRE
And the particular 'eason alleged fer
the senate's reluctance to ratify tho
treaties IS characteristic It seems
that the Intention or hope, is to get
around the provision Of -.he Hay
Pauncefote treaty guaranteeing equal
ity Of troysir rates through tho Pana-
ma canal Tor the vessels CT all nations
The cute :dea IS to declare ;he canal
part Of our coast line" and So make
the charges lower for American ships
This would be a clever Trick. senator's
argue. bu. II would be in apparent vic
lation OF the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
yet here is Secretary Hay proposing
that we bind ourselves to arbitrate any
such disputed interpretation That
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19

household idoHty and civic virtue
until The states which have issen civil
izcd by the sanctions Of love and tho
convictions Of duty are whiried back
ward by the pa sion Of self-indulgence.
INTO the barharism Of Injurious pleas
ure or the anarchy Of bloodv social
atrife2
These arc the questions that rise
90 trouble us in oar moments OF des-
pondency and foreboding Eut I ihink
that il is neither wise nor brave to
give then, an answer Of despair Twu
are stronge~ than ono The growth Of
Justice and of un.lncss ! guess. win
m the long run prev III, and The sell
nsh. reclless Spirit viii be o,ereor.e
cat an events whee Christmas
comes. shall SIT down with John
Friendly 20 enjoy It's cheer rather
than Will. any sour pessimist For
lhe one thing that is sure is this: the
hope of humanity lies FOO The widening
deepeuins influence 5f that blessed
Life which was horn nineteen hundred
years AGO ia Bethlehem and that ife
teaches rs hat The only WAY TO make
the WORLD hctter is for each nau to
do his hest. "
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19
HAD TO HIDE 1T

A mother wrote us recently
that she had to keep SCOTS
Emulsion under lock and key
her children used to drink
it whenever her back was
turned. Strange that children
should like something that is
so good for them. lt's usu-
ally the other way. SCOTS
Emulsion makes children
comfortable, makes them fat
and rosy-cheeked. Perhaps
that's why they like it so
much-they know it makes
them feel good.
Wen ssnd ~ a s.supas. irss
SCOTT BOVINE, ~ Pearl s,'sss New YEA.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-19

completed The contract with Thomas
Smith president O! the Guthrie Light
and TOwer company. to furnish power
for the water works system. He has
also been ,ive'. The privilege Of erect
ing another st,ndripe, which will
likely be rut up in the west part of
the city
The city viii employ a man at the
pumping staten an expense of $50
per month Bestles this the city will
huild a pire line from the new stand.
pipe to The nearest connection with
the mains, at cost Of probably not
less than $1,000,
According o ATr Smiths figures his
management Of the system win reduce
The cost of the city's water supply.
His theory is that it will not DO this
from the first, bat as the city grows
larger and more water IS used he can
furnish the water cheaper
Jones. Johnson and Peterson were
not present to register their vote on
the proposition OF those present
Councilman Walker was the only
member who protested against max
ing the contract His argument was
that the city could not afford to ex-
pend $5,00c for nipe line &c tho new
standpipe With only Size iu tae water
fund he also contended that tha
$4,000 required for the pipe line would
more than paw the cost Ct new boilers
for the present plant
Mr. Smith will leave the latter por-
tion OF his wee', for New York where
ne win lay in a supply Of the neces-
sary machinery anil just as soon as
he can get he apparatus here the new
plant viii be installed The maohin-
cry is tc ocst aholt S20,oo0 u is 20
be a wen equipped liant. complete and
up TO date IN every respect