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New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
=" STAND PAT" ON COURSE.
Hea7ng Shoes Feeling in FdOor OF
DR.. MdG1CeH.

"A nearing was held last evening in the as
seinoly hall at the hall of the Board of Educa-
''i py the committee on course of study on a
proposition to change the course of study.
me meeting proved to be a ratification for
ci'y superintendent Maxwell and his educa-
''ohai ideas. which have been criticised in some
quarters because of alleged tendencies toward
'rllls and fads" With but few exceptions the
speakers praised the present of study.
anu advocated. instead of eliminating the frills
ana tads the addition of more such features.
1T Maxwell and the present educational sys-
een We're most severely criticised, however, by
James Clancy, a member of the local school
Doard OF District No 12 Mr.. Clancy said, in
part
mere is much need for improvement in our
educational system My observations have led
dn re 10 decide that the public schools of this city
40 not compare favorably with the parochial
sChooiS conducted by the Roman Catholic
nuIches of this city. When 1 began my in
9ttisauon will confess that was thoroughly
LpvStuuiceo against these parochial schools.
y upIiS OF the parochial schools went through
"a oe TEST gave them far better than the pupils
Vi Ine public schools
!, DelleVe the greatest reforms are needed in
tne hrst. second and third years. The pupils in
nose nose years should be thoroughly taught essen
tlal studies. The study of sewing, drawing. phys
zeal culture, nature study and manual training
pelng eliminated. Sewing should be taught to
girls but not until the fourth year. More at
h oentioh should be given to the study of geo
graphy and history.
In essential studies the pupils are most de-
hclent To teach pupils of the first three years
Such studies as drawing and painting is nothing
less than nonsense.
bx-Sherff Tamsen urged that if the course of
study be changed the study of German should
not be eliminated. The speaker urged that the
study Of German be made compulsory.
Mrs Hewitt, representing the Public Educa-
uohaI Association; E. w. Firman, representing
me Iwenty-eighth Ward Board of Trade, Of
brooklyn; Daniel Beard; H. E. Jenkins. presi-
dent OF the Principals Club Elwin S. Piper of
Brooklyn; Albert Shields, principal of Public
School No 40. of Manhattan. and Miss Catharine
Blake of Public School No. 6, Manhattan. spoke
In favor Of the course as it stands.
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
PRESIDENT TO VISIT TUsKEGEE.
So Booker Washington Announces-Ex,
Mayor Low Elected a Trustee.

Tuskegee. Ala, May 24.-At the annual meeting
of the trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute today ex-Mayor Low of New
York and ex-Mayor William Drennen of Bir-
mingham, Ala were elected, among others, to
membership on the board. The annual exercises
of the thirty-seven agricultural and trade d-
visions of the school were held to-day. The sub
jects included many of a most practical nature,
each being illustrated in interesting manner.
At the conclusion Of the exercises President
Booker T. Washington announced that Presi-
about October 10
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
TRANSFER TAX EFFECTIVE JUNE @
Attorney General So Interprets New Taxa
ton Law.

Albany, May A-The stock transfer tax
law will not be effective until Friday, June 3 in
stead of taking effect June l, has been gen
orally expected. In answer to inquiry by Con-
troer Kelsey, Attorney General Mayer to-day for
mally declared this to be his Interpretation of the
law.
The impression has prevailed that the Legislature
intended to have it take effect June l. In ex-
planning mis- opinion the Attorney General said
that since it is the custom of many firms close
their books early in May and not open them until
June l. when many prior sales recorded. he
believed the law had been drafted purposely to
permit them to escape taxation before June 2.
The Controller also asked whether sales eX-
exchanges of stock made prior TO the day that the
hooks until after that date. liable to the tax.
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25

railroad bill. which is concededly the only
measure of doubtful character affecting rail-
roads which was passed the present session
The bill is favored by all the railroads of the
State, and a distinguished array OF counseI ap-
peared on behalf of the measure. 1t is asserted
that the bill would enable several railroads TO
carry out plans for Strengthening their INES
which they cannot accomplish because they are
unable under the present law TO take tne land
necessary therefor. Mr.. Cohen opposed the bill
granting wide powers IN too general
terms
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
WILL GENERAL MILES ACT AS CHIEF
Question of Escort for President Topic in
Massachusetts.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

Boston. May 24-General Douglas is in some
what Of a dilemma to shall head the military
escort of President Roosevelt from the State line
to his various destinations within the Common
wealth The usual method will be followed, and a
deputatlon Of the Governors staff VIII meet the
Presidents train when IT crosses the State line
and accompany the President his travels. But
as General Miles IS the senior officer of the Gov
ernor's Staff from his rank In the regular army
though unoficiay a member, it would seem TO
follow that would head the deputation. and
leaving him out would be slight that gould be
hardly overlooked. But he and the President
have well defined opinions OF each other, another
horn of the dilemma is presented. and General
Miles may gracefully intimate that inasmuch as
he Is military adviser and not chief OF staff, he
might be assigned 10 some other duties. or mayhap
exclusive attention.
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
WOODRUFF PARTY AT COLUMBUS
Icy rELEaRAPH TO TIE II

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Columbus Ohio. May 24-Timothy L. Woodruff
OF New York. arrived here to-day to attend the
wedding tomorrow evening of his son. John East
man woodruff Miss Eugenia Gray Watson, Of
Columbus The wedding will take place at the
Hartman Hotel The party will return to New
York on Friday. and June the bridal couple, as
well as Mr. Woodruff and his wife. will sail for
I,rrone In the party with Mr.. Woodruff are Mr.
"a rrs Robert C. Morris, Miss Louise Woodruff
EsIaTan Morrison. Charles Hitchcock, George
Mailman and Arthur Havemeyer. Mr.. Havemeyer
Will be best EIan
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
EDITH WHARTON'S Story
1.-THE HOUSE OF hIRTH"
The New York Sza says:

ne New I Ork OH1 says:
"Atention focuses particularly
upon Mrs. Wharton's heroine in
"The House Of Mirth" because with
each instalment Of the story she
seems to lose the balance of values
as well as the integrity of morals
which even the fashionable woman's
code respects and protects. From
being somewhat careless and unfor-
tunate but sprightly and attractive
virgin she is deteriorating to the level
of the unPnnciPled promoter of dis
honorable schemes, and involving
herself in sangle from which il
will be difficult to rescue her with
shred of sclf-resPcct. The general
consensus of opinion is that Mrs.
Wharon's heroine is real person.
age, and that the picture she presents
of modern society is none too highly
colored. There are critics who GO
so far as to say that if the story be
true it should not be told, and if IL
be not true then certainly il should
not be written. 1t is the old question:
Is it or is it not; and if so, where
are WEI"
IN SCRIBNER'S FOR JUNE
Five Short Stories In this NumbeS
IS Cts. ar all NeSvSfona<
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
SENATE COMMITTEE ADJoURNS.
Digest of Testimony at Rate Hearing To
Be Prepared

washington. May 2-The Senate Committee on
Interstate Commerce held an executive session to-
day and adjourned subject to the call of Chairman
Elkns. who was authorized TO employ Henry c.
Adams statistician of the Interstate Commerce
t%ommissior and H T. Newcomb, of this city. a
railroad expert. TO make a digest Of the testimony
taken at the hearings for the use OF the commit
tee 1t is expected that the committee viii meet
again early ir the fall
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
BIG FACTORY BLOU'N UP.
Firezcorks Plant Destroyed By Er-
Dlosion-No Loss of Life.

RockIand. Mass. May 24.-The plant Of the
National Fireworks Company, at West Han
- consisting of ten one-story wooden build
inys was destroyed by an explosion in the mix
ir9 room this afternoon. Only flve OF the ninety
aroDlovas were injured. and those not seriously
nth the exception OF Arthur Cate. OF Rock
land who was badly burned on the back and
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
ROOSEVELT TO APPOINT DEMOCRAT
New-Orleans Leaders Hear Old Rough Rider
Will Be Appraiser of the Court
tnr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIRrNE.

New-Orleans. May 24.-That President Roose-
Welt has decided 10 turn down the Repupllcan
machine in this State and appoint 'dyed-ln-
the-wool" Democrat Appraiser OF the Port. is
to-nieht admitted by Republican leaders L. G.
cl<i,rt+b they saw mas been selected as the
man for the place. He was one of Roosevelt S
"Pougb Piders" and served with distinction
+bronehout The war There is deep gloom in Re
nublican circles here.
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
OLDFIELD IN AUTO" ACCIDENT.
Plunges Through Fence and is Picked Up
Unconscious

Chicago, May 24-Barney Oldfeld, had a
escape from death this afternoon. while speeding
his machine in a trial preparatory to the of
the Chicago Automobile Club While he going
at high speed tire exploded and the machine
plunged through a fence. Oldfeld picked up
Unconscious, but bones were broken.
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
DOCTOR OF MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY.
New Degree Ex-Secretary Long Would
Confer on President.
az TELnGRAPH no THE TRIRrNE.I ]

Boston, May 24.-John D. Long. ex-Secretary of
the Navy, presiding at the annual Unitarian festi-
val, proposed a honorary degree to be con-
ferred upon President Roosevelt. President
Roosevelt has already received the degree of LII. D.
from Harvard" he said. and he should re-
ceive the degree of D. c. M.-Doctor of Muscular
Christianity" -"
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
NJ DE cALARD TO WED MISS wINANs.

Paris MAY 24-The engagement Is announced Of
Henry de Cialard secretary 10 the French Embassy
- 81 petersburg and Beatrice. daughter Of Ross
Winans OF Baltimore
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
nrw HOSPITAL IN BROOKLYN.

ST Grogory's Free Hospital. founded hy Dr. An
drew Linn Nelden. will soon be opened at No %
cold ST Brooklyn. Its object viii be to give
ouck aid 10 the Injured Experienced surgeons
viii be In charge Of the ambulances
New-York tribune., 1905-05-25
OPPOSITION TO RAILROAD BILL.
Citizens Union Represents 1t as Having Too
Much Scope.

lBr TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
Albany May 24.-Opposition was made on De-
half Of the Citizens Union to-day to a Goodseil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
TO REPEAL TARIFF ON ART.
National Society VIII Make Vigorous Cam
paign When Congress Reassembles

Several movements are on foot to bring about the
repeal OF the tariff art the reassemblng OF
Congress. The National Society OF Fine Arts, Of
Washington is starting a campaign on the subject,
and societies composing the Fine Arts Federation,
in cooperation with the League for Political Edu-
cation are ready for the fray.
And comes the American Free Art League,
with more ambitious plans than any other organiza-
ton, which expects soon TO start up a vigorous
campaign of education IN every State OF the Union
A conference OF members held at the Univer-
sity Club on Monday evening, and lasted till mid
night. Among those present were Robert W. de
Forest. Howard Mansfield Holser Abbott, MyrOn
z Pierce ana Z R Warren. Of Boston z. H.
Coates. OF Philadelphia and Bryan Lathrop, OF
Chicago.
dent organize a branch and get at the Senator and
Representative Of that State personally TO per
suade them to aid in abolishing the tax OIL art.
The assistance Of :. Carroll BecI1w1th and Ksn-
yon Cox. president and secretary, respectively OF
the old National Free Art League, has bsen enlisted
BY the new league. Asked regarding tbs campaign
proposed by the American Free Art Leag7e, Mr.
Cox said last evening:
A committee appointed by the Fine Arts Fedora
ton will nc douJ5 TAX acton regtIcis TIE M n
do what tried TO do-yeaPs= go The 2+i2nat
States and we got the tariff taken OF when the
Wilson Dill was passed ms AMERICAN rec 81 a :
League has more means than the N4lo I! I rec
Arr League had. was secretary OF the latter or
ganization and Mr. Beckwith was the president ana
ton OF the tariff on the Mckinley bill, had the
tariff taken off on the Wilson bill and when we dis
banded the tariff was put back again
Since then q committee has obtained the inocrse-
~ the Lowering bill which provides that WORKS OF
art created fifty years before the date Of tmporta-
a 5g +avored that bill but We thought it would be
arr - st limited bill through than free art
sI9'SL 9o+a-r1i1a5 r. +rv II The bill however
was pigeonhOled. do not know what Will Do done
but personally I in favor Of fair, square abso-
lr-a free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
WABASH BOARD MEETS.
@. J. Gould Succeeded By E. T..
Jeferg as Chairman.

The new board Of directors of the Wabash
Railroad Company organized yesterday George
J. Gould resigned as chairman Of the board and
z. T. Jeffery president OF the Denver and Rio
Grande and the Western Pacific. was elected TO
succeed him in that office. F. A. Delano was
elected president, Edgar T. welIes vice-presi-
dent. Wells H. Blodgett third vice-presdent
and general counsel. and e. P. Pryor. fourth
vice-president in charge Of the treasury and
auditing department and also assistant sec
rotary. with headquarters in St. Louis.
A. c. Bird, who has been vice-presdent, in
charge Of traffic, was not reelected. It IS IN
derstood that the fact that the laws of Missouri
prohibit officers Of one road from holding Office
in a parallel and competing road is the reason
for the retirement from the craftsmanship OF the
Wabash board OF Mr.. Could who is president Of
the Missouri Pacific The same reason may have
prevailed in the case OF Mr.. Bird, who is vice
president in charge Of traffic of the several roads
Of the Gould system. Mr.. Bird has been in III
health for several months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
ILLINOIS'S RAPID GROWTH
Gross Earnings Multiplied SeUen
Times IN Last T'hirtu Years.

Ihlcago, Oct. 1S-President Stuyvesaut Fish
OF the Illinois Central Railroad Company, adj
dressing the stockholders at the annual meeting
OF the company held here to-day. said he wished
70 depart somewhat from custom and to make
statement showing the great DEVELOPMENT OF
the Illinois Central since he first became d.
rector in 1876 Mr. Fish then read a compara-
tive statement. which showed for 1876 and 1905
respectively, the gross receipts and the dispose!
made OF them. Among the interesting items Of
Mr.. Ffsh's statement were figures showing that
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1908, the
gross earnings were more than seven times those
OF the year 1876.
In 1905 the earnings were $40 sos $40, and in
1876 they were S7,040,969. During the last thirty
years the number of passengers carried a mile
increased more than eleven times. the figures for
1876 being 81, S,031, compared with 5S3 4S1 S95
in 1905. A still greater increase was shown In
the tons or freight carried a mile, more than
twenty times more freight being carried in this
year than IN 1876. The figures for 1905 are g.
1876 ''--' -'-
Mr. Fishs statement also showed that. since
lStl the capital stock has been increased from
SZ9OOOOOO to $50, 100000 by the payment into
the treasury Of the company Of $66.O4OOO0 in
cash. In addition to this $50, 994 SIS has in the
meantime, been taken from earnings appIicabIa
70 dlVldendS and applied to the betterTnent OF
the property and the creation of various funds
including one for pensions
AT to-day's meettGg Of stockh oIders, 628 292
shares OF stock were represented or about two
third of the total outstanding OF these shares
1918 were represented IN person by 149 stock
holders
Three directors, whose terms expired this year
we-e reelected, follows: Walther Luttgen
John ". AuChinCloss and Robert Walton GoeIet
Following the stockholders meeting. brief. in
formal meeting of directors was held. officers
Will be elected at q subsequent meeting Of di-
rectors, TO be held probably in New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
PALLAs FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Body of Park Commissioner Will Be Taken
to Scranton This Morning

The body Of Park Commissioner John J. Pallas,
who died suddenly last Monday night in the home
Of Miss Elizabeth Lalor, at No. 5SI Lexington ave-
will be taken to-day to Scranton Penn, for burial
The bearse and escort will leave the Lexington
ave house, where the body has lain. az a m
and go to the Delaware Laokawanna and Western
Railroad depot, in HobOken-
The escort will include delegations from the
VorIxfngTnen's Federation Of the State Of New
vort-- The Central Federated Union, the Pattern
makers Of America, the Actors, Protective Union
he Ancient order Of Hibernians, the Greater New
TorlL Irish AthIetic Club and the Irish Club.
The funeral in Scranton viii be held t9moT 7I2
NI9-ie + CIrogan, at No 1908 Sanderson-aye., and
in the Roman Catholic Cathedral delegation
M On 70 Scranton TO take part in the services
there and viii be joined by all the labor 9rganIza-
Ke-1edy OF Brooklyn and Queens and Willis
I1oiIv secretary Of the Park Board VIII also go TO
Scranton. a.. - .,s 11ary rar+r7e-+ in
.re Arsenal will be closed until noon from ~ 10
me J,'ar me funeral services will take place
~ SCrantor the games in the parks IN New rk
III he suspended additional ana unique
n-lr ~ RESPECT 10 the dead Park Commissioner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
TRADE IN CHICAGO.

by Telegraph The Tribune
Chicago oct. 18-Wheat generally firm to-
day and fairly active At the close December wheat
was up 2sc and May 1-16c. Corn 1-16c higher
and oats improved sc. Provisions were weak for
October ribs and fairly steady for all the rest
Cables were firm: the weather in the West was
cold and wet, and the arrivals Of wheat at the
Northwestern frontier points were comparatively
small.
The market opened firm at a slight advance, but
soon began to show some heaviness. The slight
pressure Of wheat on the market was withdrawn
later however and the market became strong and
active for a time, while the price rose 12c above
the point at which il stopped the day before Local
receipts were ~ cars December sold from 86lsc TO
SHE closing at SIC to S71sc. The range OF May was
from size to S7ssc, closing at ST4zc.
Receipts OF corn were as light had been esti-
mated. which. with the wet weather West was
one cause for frnness in that market az the open
inr Trade was not active nor the early
transactions OF sufficient importance to be singled
out Local receipts were 126 cars That was light
enough 10 maintain confidence and the market
gathered strength throughout the first half OF the
session. The highest for December was 6l2c and
the lowest 1870. The close was Sac TO $512c May
sold from 441.c to 44@c, closing at +44c TO ++2sc
The bulls were again at work in the oats pit CIV
ing good support TO the market Prices were nrrn
and higher from the outset. The continued gooo
cash demand along with the light receipts, only
~ cars caused more speculative buying and an
uneasy feeling among the shorts. The trade was
active with offerings at every advance absorbed
December closed at &c. selling as high as 29lsc and
as low as 2S1sc May sold from 311sc to 3l3sc clos
ing at 3l14c.
The feature OF the provision market was the bid
ding mn OF october pork prices There was some
foundation of October lard and ribs and the same
interests that doing this selling were bidding
for october pork. Cudahy resumed the tactics Of
the day before-forcing prices down at the start
and on the decline taking all offerings Trade, on
the whole was light October pork sold from S16 %
10 SIS 90 and January from So 80. off TO 81 10 and
reacted TO 81 471a October lard sold from s. 0712
off TO s. Is and reacted TO 81 071a to s. TO- and jan
nary from IS 50 to Sc Sz TO Sc So October ribs sold
at s. and January from Sc 621s 10 $500 Hog re-
oain+s were % coo head and prices at the yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19

Telegraph to The tribune
Cleveland Oct. IS.-"'The Iron Trade Review
tomorrow viii say:
Counlatnts OF car shortage are being made with
fnCres sing force The movement OF ore is being
hammered and in many places il is difficult OBJ
tain Drornpy delivery Of coke In sections the
car shortage is also felt ii the slow delivery Of
pig iron. That the railroads keenly appreciate
present conditions is shown by the large orders for
al kinds of eCuipmcuL which are being placed
Tn Pennsvlvania Railroad system. which
Gently placed orders for $1,000 cars. IS about to
order an equal number. The Nand1lia system IS
also expected TO order 160 coo steel cars and the
Central q New-Jersey has placed an order Tor
900 steel hopper gondoias. The Baltimore and
ohio Railroad has authorized the purchase OF
Il COO tons Of rails and other heavy orders are
nendiuE The principal sales OF the week We're
Eew-Y0rk Central f25 900 tons Glover Leaf.
sales aggreeared fully 60 600 tons. The continued
hTIyr IF rails following the unprecedented bust
ness IF a few weeks ago, - indeed reTuarka bic
ana indicates that ali OF next years product Will De
contracted fer before JanuaTg ,,. ,
The inward tendency Of prices IS sun the lead
ing feature OF the pig iron market Prices Tor
c.sSr-ta-1 f,rands show quite wide divergence in
the Cfnci1nat district, in limited amounts, on the
basis ~ $40 so Birmingham sales nave been made
esau,rere ~ sf3 II the Northern market con
sida-.,i-,- higher prices prevailing especially
in tbigIro and Cleveland. In both OF those cities
tla dr. wal OF local producers from the market
Ia mods II necessary to ship long distances 5u-
fsI, h.frr Drawn upon for large tonnages- II IS
1loss5EIa - shin iron from Buffalo by boat on the
basis ~ S15 10 Chicago. Advance IN quotatons OF
c0La ard decreasing difficulties In obtaining prompt
5eii,-ar,- are causing considerable anxiety among
cons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
CELEBRATE FOUNDERS DAY"
New-York University Seniors Hold Exercises,
with Speeches and Poem.

The senior class Of New-York University held
exercises yesterday to mark the seventyffth ami
versary Of the foundation OF the university. Il
had been intended TO make the day the occasion OF
elaborate celebration. but the failure Of the
street railway authorities to complete the long
promised new lines 10 University Heights and the
tnpossbility Of paying of the mortgaged debt at
this time led the council postpone the ceIebra-
ton for five years.
The exercises yesterday were begun by an ad-
dress OF welcome to the three hundred guests Of
the day, read by George Larsen. president OF the
senior class, The Glee Club quartet sang new
song, dedicated the university, and was followed
by the class poet J. Deems Taylor. who read the
Founders Day poem A history Of the foundation
Of the university was read by ". A Wolff, jr,, and
the ceremonies closed with the principal address
of the day, delivered by J. W. Lewis, winner Of
the Sandman oratorical contest last June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
CAN REDUCE MAGNETIC TO IRON
Mining Division Chief Of Geological Survey
Announces Valuable Discovery.

Portland, Ore Oct 1s.-Davtd T. Day. chief Of
The mining division Of the United States Geological
Surrey has announced that. as a result OF expert
raents made during the last few months. method
has been discovered for economically reducing 70
iron the ulegnetite or black sand. vast deposits Of
which are found at the mouth OF numerous rivers
along the Pacific Coast.
The black sand has long been known 10 be rich
n iron but nc means have previously been de-
sised for reducing Il economically. and for that
reason Il has ben commercially Ts3Iueless MI.
Day states that The magnetic is richer t1A thaI
found Lake Superior, and IS equal II every
way the world renowned Norwegian ores. IN
ore experiment Mr. Day obtained $50 pounds Of
iron from q ton Of sand. There are. according 10
Mr.. Day. as many FIVE hundred places along
The coast where the sand IS found.