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imposed upon liquor selling in the United
States absorb 40 large a percentage Of the
returns as 10 dlminlsh greatly the apparent
profits.
Last year the Government collected
Sl9j 900, 900 as internal revenue from spirits
and $50 900 600 from nlo and beer, both ex-
elusive Of the revenues from liquor ceiling
in the District Of Columbia. the Territories
and in colonies End from the Governments
collections from liquors imported into the
country by customs duties collected on
100000 worth OF wine. 81 600 900 Of spirits
and 50 600 900 Of ale and beer The amount
OF tax collected by States and municipal
tiles was put by the last census as 500 OOo.-
900, and it has substantially increased since
then by the raising Of the tax rate in several
Of the States and by the extension OF the
dispensary system, or variation OF It, in
others.
The Sun published on Sunday the results
OF the English Government report made In
London. From that statement il appeared
that Great Britain collects 50 per cent OF
its revenue from the sale OF alcoholic drinks,
and the United States 20 per cent These
figures corroborate one OF the claims OF the
distillers brewers and liquor dealers. while
confounding one OF the claims OF the Pro-
hibitionists as to the unhallowed detesta-
bic and lawless oopartnership between
rum and the Government
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-11
One Cause for Thankfulness

II is a dispcnsaton to be grateful for
that our revolutionary tendencies have
been manifested at a time when we were
in a condition of extraordinary pros
perity Every one can readily recall
periods in our commercial history when
such an agitation as that which the Presi-
dent has prccipita,ed since his election
might have entailed the Gravcst conse-
quences. As it is, the effort TO set aside
the Constitution and radically change
our system of government excites no
serious concern. in their prosperity
and amid the distractions OF conditions
of life which absorb all their energies
and sympathies, the people are slow to
grasp the true meaning Of the situation
They look with a transient complacency
at the axe which seems but to toy with
the trees root.
Too much prosperity is a bad thing:
it begets an indifference that may not
be cast of until it is too late.
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LIGHT on THE IDEAL w0uty.
Mrs Philip Carpenter says II Is AlMays
the one Farthes Back

The Ideal Woman, was the after break-
fast topic at the annual breakfast given bv
the National Society Of New England Women
in Delmonico's Yesterday afternoon. and
the presidents who spoke gave some valu-
able suggestions for the wives who ara
striving to be their husbands ideals
Mrs. Philip Carpenter the presiden. Of
the State Federation. SAID: The idea woman
is the woman nobody knows but the one
every body has heard of many times mostly
from husbands. She's that wonderful
woman who can make such pies And shs
never sees the clock when her husband
comes in late. and never says anything
but Had good time, DEAR even when
he looks as II he had.
Il want to tell you story or a man who
had three wives--I suppose he thought
them all ideal The first one he said used
to patch and darn his clothes TO the ast
thread. No. used 10 tie up the holes
with strings. and the third wife used to
throw the clothes away when they looked
worn. He put an epitaph on the one stone
that he set up for his three wives which
read Blessed be Pitch-patch, cursed bs
Tie-up. and the Devil take fhrow-nway
You see" said Mira Carpenter. 1t was
always the previous wife that was nearest
To the ideal and the farther back he went
the nearer the ideal he came
A the pre- sident's table. WHORE Mrs
Fitch James SWinburne, the society's
president, was hostess them wern ten clno
presidents. and one man, Col John W
Nrooman. Nearly two hundred guests
were present AT the breakfast
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srBW4Y HuRTS METRoPoLIT4N.
Hut, Even so. Tramc Grows Faster Than
Facilities, says ". II. Nrreland.

President II II. Vreeland of the Metro
politan system. in letter answering the
queries Of n stakeholder Of Metropolitan
Securities. discusses the effect of the sub
way on the surface lines as follows
Referring to Your letter asking for lnforma.
ton with reference TO the Metropolitan Securi-
ties Company. would say that this COMPANY
has no source OF revenue NJ tho present time
save that by ownership of the stock of the
Now York CITY Railway Company, Lessee
Of the Metropolitan system Owing to tina
eeCtrifcation Of the elevated lines which
resulted IN largely increasing their carrying
capacity. as we'll speed the operating
revenue together with very large increase
IN operating expenses last winter. due TO N"
severe weather conditions and the result
net loss to the company. as indicated
10y the reports Of the New York City Railway
Company
Indications are that II will do no better
this wear a. losses are being suffered in the
way Of revenue due TO the opening Of the
subway which has large facilities for the
movement OF passengers through tho centre
OF the city, The history OF city passenger
business has repeated itself number NJ
times within the past few years no MISTER
what changes or additions have been made
in the transportation facilities. in very
short time the growth of business Inns cared
for the changes.
We look forward to a return OF prosperity
in the next two or three years In the mean
time the Metropolitan Securities Company
has ample resources for caring for the finan-
CiHl situation
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PASTOR MAS COMING BACK.
Church Trust res May Allow Him to Return
10 the Pulpit.

The Rev. Frederick f. C. Haas pastor
Of the German Lutheran Church in New
ark, is expected to return home to-day.
kilograms were received by his family
yesterday saying that he would leave for
Newark last night
The clergyman left a number Of debts
behind him, but the feeling among his
acquaintance and friends Yesterday was
that he would be treated lenientlv One
suit, on an overdue note for $500 has been
begun, but II is not probable that any other
will be started Ii is said that if Mr. Haas
can prove to the satisfaction Of the trustees
OF the church that his departure was in
voluntary, he may be permitted to return
TO the pulpit
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The Political Emancipation or the
south

The cotton convention at New Orleans
last month was significant AZ an ATTEMPT
10 unite the cotton raisers of the South in
a policy concerning the production of
the staple. Its call to planters to bind
themselves to reduce the cotton acreage
cultivated and 10 hold surplus cotton
with a view TO preventing the Conse-
quenccs of an over supply of the market
was a temporary expedient of question
able wisdom; but the consideration OF
the cotton problem in its large and per-
manent aspects brought the convention
into a necessary relation with the great
est questions of national politics and in
dicated that the time has come at last
when the South energies from its long
and unfortunate political isolation.
BY the instruction Of tho convention.
its president MIR HARvIE JORDAN, on
Jan %, transmitted TO The President of
the United States a resolution passed bv
it providing for the appointment of a
special committee to confer with Mr..
ROOSEVELT, the Federal Secretary of
Agriculture and the manufacturers of
cotton goods with reference TO such
concerted action as will enlarge our trade
in cotton products in foreign countries.
This committee consists OF the Hon
JOIN L. MCLAURIN of South Carolina.
JoHN NJ. PARKER Of Louisiana and L. A.
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NEW SUBWAY INJUNCTION.
ward & Cow Get One to Save Slot VIA.
chimes and Flower Stands.

Ward 4 Cow. the advertising firm, has
obtained an injunction restraining the
lnterborough company from removing
any Of the slot machines and flower stands
from the subway stations The order was
obtained from Justice Davis late on Thurs
day afternoon and served upon President
Belmont
"Itll soon be Donnybrook fair" said
Mr. Belmont yesterday in telling about it.
When the Rapid Transit Commission a.
its last meeting passed a resolution ordering
the machines and stands out of the subway
Mr. Belmont wrote to Ward & Cow an
nouncing that the contract made with them
was off as it had been subject TO the consent
of the Rapid Transit Boa I'd and the board
had withdrawn this consent
In the letter he said that Ward 4 Cow
must remove the membranes within
forty-eight hours or the company would
remove them. The time limit expired
yesterday afternoon, and General Manager
Hedley had given orders to the station men
to be ready to Dust the stands when the in
junction came along
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WILL IN rALwrDIC FORW.
Editor sarasohn Leaves Ten Per Cent. TO
Charity Here and I'm Palestine.

The will Of Kasryel II. Sarasohn, found
er of the JeiSish Daily Nc,rs, who died a
few weeks ago. was filed for probate yes
tercay by his son, Lawyer Abraham II.
Sarasohn The instrument Is written in
the old Hebraic language and is in the
form OF the wills used by the ancient He
brew rabbis 1t follows the strict requi-
sites of the Bible and the Tamud
translation as gwen out 10y the son,
Lawyer A. II. Sarasohn, is a. follows:
As human being does not know his end
and il Is incumbent upon him while be u sti
alive TO provide that his end shall be we'll
J. express my wish IN writing how after my
death all my property which have aCCumu-
lated With divine mercy shall be divided.
and request aud command my sons 10 com
ply with all that Is set forth IN this VIII;
tnl AT first there shall be- paid all debts
which are due or shall become due from me
unto the last penny
bl All that ! am possessed Of either in
property cash. and my share In the business
ot newspapers, shall be 10 per cent. Thereon
given 10 charity: twO-thirds here, to wiz
10 the lalmud lorah, and 10 the Hachnothah
Olichln and to the Montehore Home, and
one-third balance shah be sent 20 the Holy
Land to the Home for Aged and the Hospital.
my son Lyman Abraham 20 per cent. ana
the balance, ~ l-3 per cent. shall be eu ually
divided between my son Ezekiel aud the one
half to the orphans OF my daughter hebecca
OF all that remains to the partnership of which
20 me belongs 81 IL per cent
10 To my wife shall be Eiven $50 eaCh
week for the balance OF her, lie. and security
shall be given to her for the same.
,dl To the orphan girl which have
brought up shall be given $500
te) To my brother 800 ruslcs shall be
given annually
~ To David Bloch there shall be paid
the sum OF $500 for an old debt
On To kram shall be paid 1893 due on my
share
10 on the note which my son Ezekiel
holds against me only 81 Oln ~ due
~ IL IT shall be impO seble for kamaikY
and my son Ezekiel 70 continue in partner
ship with my son Lyman Abraham, for con
vincing reasons. they haye the privilege 70
pay him his share and shall be determined
by three persons consented to by nll parties.
! do request my sons and son-in-aw TO
publish my fathers work. u gas flion. and
ask them to help my relatives as much as
is in their power
All OF the above | direct of my free will
and with clear Understanding.
In the presence of
Rabbi {. j W1pREvITZ, and
Mr. ENOCH NpLBERO
And I have signed my name this fourth
day, the month OF Tevath, 5eG5.
Nasty ~ HIBsCH SApASOHS.
Sealed, signed and delivered
in our presence II was signed
tHsM1N JNCOR NlDrEvIrz,
ENOCH WOInFRG.
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1911 to Forbid Corporal Punishment In IN Q
SChOola

To TIVE EDITOR or THE SrN-Sir senator Braok
cts bill on the sublcc, OF corporal punishment in
the public schools, introduced in the Senate yes
ierday at the Instance OF this society provides that
corporal punlshment shall no, be inflicted on any
pupil attending school under the Consolidated
School law or Compulsory Education law by any
person connected Win either department, either
a teacher or otherwise.
As the law now stands the matter Is subjec, TO
the regulation OF the local school authorities The
proposed measure n enacted Will put an end to the
practice for all time, and prevent any further aatA.
ton such as that which eliminated In our Board
OF Education In December last In the voting down
Of proposition 10 reotore the system in this city.
after II had been abolished hy by Jaw OF the
board for thrty tour years.
loHE n. LINDSAY
President society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
20 Child-rn.
NEW YORK. Feb O.
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In 1895, 1860, 1904, the Democratic nation al

In 1895. 1900, 1904, the Democratic nation al
platforms spat fire at the railroads and
screamed for more power for the Inter-
state Commerce Commission
Republican President and Republican
House have heard tardily that scream. to
which no ear or mind paid the smallest at
tention In 1893, 1900 1904.
A belated Democratic triumph not real.
a triumph of parade, but still something
more than the Democrats have been used
to for some years AS the Hon. JOHN SHARr
WILLIAMS says, the Republicans are camp
ing on Democratic ground
Interesting site, but is it good for their
health2
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HONOR FOR DIR. HEIsCHM4NN.
Going TO Berlin as the Guest Of the Em-
peror TO Assist al Church Dedication.

The Rev. DR.. John j. Heischmann pastor
of ST. Peters German Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Brooklyn and president of the
general council Of the denomination in
this country, will sail for Germany to-day
on the Hamburg American steamer Pre-
toria. He is going to Berlin at the request
and as the guest Of Emperor William 10
assist in the dedication Of the Dom.
the largest Lutheran church in Europe
on Feb. 27, The invitation was extended
through the German Ambassador at Wash
ington on Wednesday and on Thursday
night a special meeting Of the officers and
trustees Of st. Peters Church was held
and the necessary leave Of absence granted
TO the pastor
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The Rapid Transit Commission is
people of this city They owe more
TO it than ever a community did to a
| public body of a like nature 1t has
accomplished wonders in their behalf
\ and in all that it has done it has been
| untouched by the breath of scandal or
| by a hint of malfeasance. And yet if we
read Alright the signs of the times the
Rapid Transit Commission is only at the
inception of its labors
Rapid transit is the most mysterious
and the most inscrutable of modern
phenomena; nothing else in like degree
illustrates the theory of the growth of an
appetite by what it feeds on The
greater the facilities the greater the use,
and there ia seemingly no ascribable
limit to the demand and even the neces-
sity OF New York in this vital element Of
its development
We have not now in view the many
tunnels that must soon be added to the
underground system of this citys trans
poratlon, but quite another occasion
for the exercise of the commissions
Judgment and authority, and an occasion
which has been in Il measure precipitated
by the commission itself The condi-
tons at this end of the Brooklyn Bridge,
deplorable as they long have been, are
now become lntolerable by reason OF
the operation Of the subway Indeed,
our observation leads us 10 think that the
limit has been reached, and that while
matters remain as they are the capacity
of the Brooklyn Bridge cannot be in
creased, but must, on the contrary, be
sensibly diminished \ part OF the
public must either desist from attempt
ing 10 cross the bridge at certain hours
or must have recourse 10 the ferries
Deccncy and comfort have long since
vanished but there is now grave danger
to life and limb for those who make the
daily transit.
To remedy this condition Of affairs
countless plans, ingenious and otherwise
have been put forward They can all
be dismissed definitely and finally.
in favor of the one which now. happily.
it is in the power of the Rapid Transit
Commission TO deal with That plan
provides for doing away with all bridge
terminals on both sides of the river and
substituting continuous and rlninter-
rupted system Of circulation No train
arriving in New York by the Brooklyn
Bridge will return over that structure.
1t will continue its course by way of a
four-track elevated road through the
city TO the Williamsburg Bridge and pro-
coed thence back to It's original point Of
departure in Brooklyn All trains ar
irving by the Williamsburg Bridge will
in like fashion return by the Brooklyn
Bridge When the new intermediate
bridge is finished it, too, viii be included
IN this proposed system and share in this
circulating system of traffic, as the pub
lie convenience may dictate One does
not need the knowledge Of an engineer
10 see that this plan provides real and
complete remedy for a great and in
toerable evil, and we trust that when it
has had the careful considerai on of the
Rapid Transit Commission o,.r opinion
of its merits will be confirmed by the
action which that body may be pleased
to take
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-11
DAVISS GRANDDAUGHTERTOUED
Descendant OF Confederate President 20
Marry W. II. Rogers.

RICHMOND. Feb. l0.--Interest has been
aroused all over the South by the announce
ment of the engagement Of Miss Lucy
White Hayes, daughter of Mr.. and Mra
j. O. Hayes of Colorado Springs, Col,
and granddaughter OF Jefferson Davis
10 William Beverly Rogers, who is a son -
Doctor and Mrs. William Evans Beverly
Rogers Of GarTisons, y Y
Mr. Rogers Is grandson Of Hamilton
Fish, who was Secretary OF State during
Miss Hayes resides with her parents ~
Colorado Springs and ia one Of the leaders
Of the younger social sat there. Her father
IL president Of the First National Bank u
Colorado Springs.
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The ru,keze. Negro Conference.

To TUT EDITOR or THE SuS sfr The four
tcenih annual session OF the Tuskcgee Negro Con
ference will bc held at TuskeKee Ala. Feb. ??
The Worters' Conference. composed mainly OF
teachers md other interested In tho educational.
moral and civic upllft OF the negro people Will be
held on the following day.
The annual sessions OF the TuSkcEee Negro Con
ference accomplish lncsculAble good. They bring
together the people Of tho Black Delt OF the South
for earnest discussion Of thrir needs. Encourage
ment is Afforded. weak points shown. and much
done In the direction Of showing the people how
they can make their burdens less heavy.
TusKEdEE. Feb 4 BOOKER T WASHINGTON.
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ELBRTDGE GERRY ENTERT4INS
Large Dance at the Comm ndore's sixty
first Street Home.

At the dance given by Mr.. and Mrs FL
bridge T. Gerry at their home. Fast Sixty
first street last night, Mrs Gerry and the
Misses Gerry received in the long snlon
on Fifth avenue Mrs. Gerry wore mauve
silk costume with lace and superb diamond
ornaments Miss Angelica Gcrry's costume
was OF pale blue satin and lace and Miss
Mabel Gerry was attired in white satin and
chiffon
and dancing was informal until the mid
night supper, served in the main dining
room.
Afterward cotillon was danced. Worth,
ington Whitehouse and Harry Pelham
Robbins leading. They danced with the
Misses Gerry
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Don't YOU hear It's merry Jingle.
Don't you hear f. come this way
Run and hitch your sleds, you fellows.
To the
Good
Iimrs
Sleigh
I nclt sam Is sitting In II
And he's looking mighty proud,
And the air Is all A-lingie.
And the bells are calling loud.
Every frost that went before 1t
Only faster makes the Night.
Every scar Il covered over.
Every prospect fair and white.
Banker. Farmer, Weaver. Miner.
CLERK and Toilrr by the day.
Run and hitch your sieds, you fellows
To the
Good
Times
Sleigh
AcLIEpBrEuH WILSON.
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why Representative, Laugh

From me ConereSuonal Record.
Nj Sheppard Mr Chairman ! would IKE 70
state that request came from Mississippi for some
seed which would grow Adams apples Laugh.
teri
Mr. Gambler Adams appcs'
Nj Sheppard Yes
Mr Gambler From Mississippi
Mr.. Sheppa rd-Nes
Mr. Gambler Well. VIC are the direct descendants
Of old man Adam and don't care TO cut his
Acquaintance OF the acquaintance OF his appte
tree. Laughter
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From Speec6 ogiF' lion. Ira Edgar Rfger. N. C..
~ Nrv lort
In eighteen years 2ai complaints have been nlcd
with the Interstate Commerce Commission Twep
Is -nye cases passed upon hy the supreme Court
q reversas. partial st1rmations and FUN AnlrpaA
ton has hcen the net result Would this seem to
indicate that there Is widespread demand for
lower rates that rates everywhere are unfair. *
orbltAni. and UNJUST
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plans COR Amhcrsl,s Annual pInncr-

The Amherst Association Of New York
will bold its annual dinner at the Waldorf
Astoria on Tuesday evening Feb 81
the dinner. which promises 10 b. the larg"-'
gathering OF Amherst men ever held ir nus
city. the speakers will he Sir then'lrE
LANG ChenR Chinese Minister 10 the ni'i
States, Gov Utter of Rhode Island llr D.
Mason Clarke President Harris Pru""
Alfred Il. Stearns Of Andover AcadcmF -03
others Albert II Walker 3 ldiffit
street. has charge OF the arangemenl-
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= IF"'-irEfpff Nffslb
some dAy a graf reforner, IN whose aspirations
sense Is duly blended wlth enthusiasm, win make
and win a great night for adequate pockets Ia
women 8 street clothes why woman does not have.
moro and better pockets in hrr clothes Is one OF the
mysteries OF civilization
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The Congressional Record Of Feb. has
seventy pages. OF these the Hon ROBERT
BAKER OF Brooklyn occupies only few
lines more than thirty pages with his re-
marks. original and selected, Mr.. BAKER
has but few moro days to serve in that
body Of which he is the brightest ornament.
II he only had more industry and less
modeatyl
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To TIE EDtToR or THE SUS-Str' After two
years absence from this city returned a week
ago last Sunday. and early In the morning started
10 locate apartment which could call home
again.
bought THE SrN. and car tell you II seemed
Ike old times 10 read 1t again. Ny second stroke
OF fortune 10 md cent. head up on the
sidewalk. second. I'VE cent silver piece third.
a lAdy's gold belt buckle: fourth, a rabbits foot
with chain; NTH, one dollar bin: sixth. and last
a silver cross and rosnrysll found on the side
walk at different places and periods OF the day
Now, as have VERY often taken your good adj
vice, can you help me this umc7 Shall play the
races, or policy. or Just 90 on looking for more,
arm not supcrstitiOus, but seven good things com
ing In bunch and the frs, day IN town, should be
taken advantage of.
What would you do' ED HART
NEW YORK. Feb. 10
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called TO the 60, enanters Church In
UroOklNn.

The Rev }. c. Slater Of White c.Hare.
Ohio, has been called 20 The vacant p"..
Of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ~ mo
Coveuanters In Monroe street Bronh ST.
The pnstorate has been vacant since I'"
resignation Of the Rev " Mclcfi George
nearly year ago.
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Rnsslan Army Notc.

II Is stated that by Imperial decree Nlsdlvostok
will henccforth hr fortress OF the frSt instead Of
a fortress OF the serond rank.
The Imperial decree probably went on To sag
in place OF Port Arthur retired
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-11

The propensity Of liquor drinkers TO ex-
aggerate extends sometimes to temperance
advocates. The latter fortify Themselves
with portentous computations Of the publ
cans. They put at one billion dollars year,
as low estimate, the whole cost for liquor
drinking in the United States
The distillers, brewers and liquor men
declare that the taxes, direct and indirect,