davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
DROPS "NEWS LETTER. .
Nesc York Life Sacrifices old Pub
Ecotion to Econonu.

Bngulfed In the wave Of economy which has
been sweeping over the New York Life Insur-
ance Company since the first Of the year. the
New York News Letter" the bi-monthly perl
odical of the company. suspends publication
with the MayJune issue Just out of the press
This paper. which had been published by the
company for between thirty and forty years. had
a large circulation. the editions amounting
times to 100000 copies. It was sent out to the
10000 agents of the company. who saw that It
was distributed IN their districts. The expense
Of publication and distribution was large. An
officer of the company said yesterday that under
existing conditions the company believed the
paper could be dispensed with. Richard NJ.
Hudnut. who edited the magazine. is still
tanned in charge OF the advertising literature
OF the company.
The special meeting of the stockholders of the
Equitable to consider approving and authorizing
the amended charter OF the society will be held
to-day at noon. AS Thomas F. Ryan, who owns
a majority OF the stock, favors the plan for
sent-mutualization which makes it necessary
to amend the charter there is no question about
its adoption. 1t provides for the election Of
twenty-eight OF the 1fty-two directors by the
policyholders next December.
Grover Cleveland and the two other trustees
OF the Ryan stock WILL. Of course be at the
meeting. They will also have a separate meet
ing to discuss other questions. The minority
stockholders represented by Franklin B. Lord
who are opposed TO naturalization, will undoubt-
edly be heard at the stockholders meeting
George L Newman, of Charlottesville, Va, the
Oldest life Insurance. poIicyhoider in the country,
out straight life policy for 15OO on January
u 1e44 and is one of three men now living
who took out policies In that year. On account
of the dividend additions the policy now has a
surrender value of 81, 400.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
ANGLo-AMERICAN POSTAL ALLIANCE.

To the Editor o. The Tribune.
Sir: It is impossible TO discern the consistency
Of a two-oent letter rate between New York and
Honolulu and fve-cent rate between New York
and London 1t is easy the inconsistency Of a
tvro-cent rate from Montreal to London and five
cent rate from Boston to Liverpool We send
all the letters We want to Cuba domestic rates.
yet 10 Jarnaica-not more tnan a hundred miles
further-it costs cents. There is no limit the
number of missives we may send to Manila at
csuts and nevertheless, we charged cents.
with half-ounce restriction. TO Auckland. Sydney
and Melbourne.
The English-American letter rates are untenable.
and our twentieth century is too far advanced
and the United States and England too pro-
gressive and closely related for these rates to
main as they are. Because other nations do not
M 10 reduce their postage is reason why
Repliblic and Great Britain should not Immediately
a gree upon some more consistent and reasonable
CHARLES NtlN f-HS fiOLMfIS.
Rrookline Mass, June Z, 1905.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
FUNDS FIRST GUEST.
Little Daughter of Suicide Already
Sent to Country.

4 little girl not seven years old, whose father
is dead and whose mother IS sick in the hospital
was the first guest 70 enjoy the benefits OF the
Tribune Fresh AR Fund this summer. The mother
of fhe girl has been invalid for several years.
snd the father was drunkard. the six chill
tren tn the family had a hard time getting along
-Four years ago the little girl attended the chill
erens hour at the Olivet Memorial Chapel. and.
through the Tribune Fresh Air Fund, sent
for two weeks 10 LowviIle, y. Y. where she was
TIE guest OF Mrs. John P. SCHNEIDER. Mrs ScbiHd-
ler attracted by the little girl. and has since
invited her 20 come back every summer.
Some time ago the mother OF the child sent
20 Tie hospital 10 undergo operation While
she was away from home the father tried 10
form. He found employment. but between keeping
from drinking and taking Of the house he was
having a hard time Of f. One day early in May
the gir returned from the children's hour 10 find
TIE door locked ana apparently at home
as no one came the door was broken IN The
tsther was found dead on the floor. where he had
committed suicide.
On the same day a letter was received from Mrs.
schncler inviting the girl 70 come TO Lowviie for
he summer soon as school closed The Tribune
Fresh AIR Fund at once wrote TO Mrs. Schindler
about the matter She replied urging that the girl
e sent 20 her Immediately. On May II the girl left
New York for Lowville Since then Mrs SCHNEIDER
Las consented 20 keep the girl as long may be
Necessary, or even permanently.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
sCHURz MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
One Hundred Well Known Citizens, Headed
by Joseph H. Choate, Chosen.

The committee OF one hundred citizens Of Now
YORK organized to take measures to establish an
appropriate national memorial to the late Carl
schurz has been completed. Tho membership COM
prises men identified with various public affairs
with which Mr.. Schurz actively In touch.
Joseph H Choate Is TO serve chairman, Gustav
II. Schwao as vice chairman, Isaac N SeiigTnan a.
treasurer and George McAneny as secretary
1t Is the purpose Of the committee, IN co-opera-
ton with similar committees In other cities, to
raise fund. part of which will go toward pro-
vtding appropriate bronze memorial but the
bulk OF which. II is expected, will serve foun-
dation for the promotion of one of the
public causes to which Mr.. Schurz devoted his
activities.
It has been decided also that the memorial meet
ing planned for the fall shall be held, under the
oomInittee's auspices. on November IA Mr. Choate
will preside and Grover Cleveland will make of
the principal addresses.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
CROWDS At TRONDHJEI.
More Hearty Greetings to Norscay's
King and Queen.

christiania- June 17-Trondhjem, yesterday a
tsxn Of fishers. IS to-day a capital. Many of
.bose who viii take part in the coronation OF
King Haakon have arrived there and others are
,-rrding north by steamers and trains. The
,srgty over the confirmation of the country's
new independence VIII reach its full tide on
Tuesday. when King Haakon Queen Maud and
crown Prince Olaf reach Trondhjem. All over
he country flies the flag of Norway-the white
hordered blue cross on a field Of red.
One hears tales that the Radical Republicans
object 70 the new monarchy. They insist on
csI,ng Haakon Mr.. King" but undoubtedly
ne great majority genuinely welcome the new
crier Of things with reawakened patriotism.
King Haakon the Queen and the Crown
Prince are continuing their journey northward
along the coast To-day was spent in the vicin-
,v of Molde. where their maiesties were guests
81 8 dinner tonight. The day began with a
demonstration by the fishing fleet at Aalesund.
Ninety steamers. fifty motor boats and scores Of
small craft took part in 1t. The royal yacht
Eer1dal steamed through the fleet and was
wildly cheerad Then the feet formed in two
long columns and steamed up the ford, the
Esndal leading. The families Of the fisher
men filed the boats. The crowd afioat num-
bered eight thousand. At the conclusion Of the
parade all the vessels passed in review before
the HendaL
The royal family VIII journey TO Christian
gund Tomorrow. They will be the guests OF the
municipality az a state dinner. Trondhjem will
be reached on Tuesday evening.
great heat wave is sweeping over the south
ern end OF the Scandinavian peninsula, and the
railvyay coaches are like ovens
The announcement that Emperor William will
visit King Haskon IN July has been received
with great satisfaction II will be the first visit
Q. q foreign ruler TO the re-estabnshed king
dom. and therefore strongly appeals 70 the
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
TAX REFORM ASSOCIATION EXPENSES.
Filed Its Report Only for Time After New
Law Went Into Effect.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: some comment has been made on the fact
that IN the statement of expenses In connection
with legislation required by law to be filed with
tne secretary of State. the New York Tax Reform
Association reported an expenditure of only SEQ
Ihe Albany dispatches omitted to say that this
amount was the sum expended from April 2s, the
date the law went into effect, until the end of the
session. week later. We do consider the law
TO be retroactive. ~ AA'
The receipts and expenditures OF the association
are publshed In its annual report. Its tnoome is
oeyoted & to securing better tax laws either by d.
rect advocacy before the Legislature or byy the in
direct method OF circulating literature and sIToar
edueatonal work. While its work is chiefly In this
state, the association has freely given
and countries LAWSON PITR nv W e'
New York. June 15, 1906.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
]. gold end paper be doubled or ha,re..

-.,o- ths gold and paper be doubled or halved,
- .s-aot be counted as g reserve, bat one in
'.s.,r takes the place Of the other. Under the
p.-o,-y reserve into which the notes are
,.o-t5ble at sight; and the doubling of the
- ~ gold would carry with IL the doubling
- nsper Liabilities without any increase In
:. -csources either OF the bank or the country.
-, most important function OF the Bank of
.ss,s is not that OF an automatic regulator
a .be currency Of the nation, but that of the
~s ,here is ample evidence that during the last
-, wars 81 has kept abreast with commercial
s-.,rssts M Bsgehot wrote his most important
~ around this point: THE Bank of England
- ,,e effect Of long history holds the ultimate
-..b reserve OF the country; whatever cash the
.,.-v has 10 pay comes out Of that reserve
"a therefore,. the Bank of England has to pay
:. e,d Il is as the Bankers Bank that the Bank
- England has 20 pay T. for It is by being SO
sst 81 becomes the keeper OF the final cash re-
..--e" AS the Bankers Bank It is under OBJ
..s.,ous 70 keep a large reserve against fits own
..bsrties: and since IN an emergency OF panio
q vii hold all the balances and be forced to
,.,s freely 10 all Corners. II is in a position to
,,r,-nsnd general assent TO the proposition that
N .oaut stock banks must hold cash reserves
vhich win be in proportion TO their liabilities
This Is the line Of reasoning which may induce
,se Chancellor Of the Exchequer 10 adopt meas
,ss tor strengthening the gold reserves OF Eng
ush banking. L n. f.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

Meeting reception of Woman's Republican Associa-
ton OF the State OF New York. home OF eI-Govenor
Odel. Newburg. leaving West 42d street ferry 6:35
Onion rally the Evangeiistio Committee Of New
City on the steps Of the City HALL
Convention National Association Of Se1tfoners
Manufacturers. Hotel Astor. 10 a
Comencemen. exercises Of academic deperent OF the
College OF the City OF New York. Amsterdam avvnus
and 140th street, 2. m
Dramatic recitals with music 10 and girls,
hall Of the Young Wornens Christian Association, No.
East 18th street. q.
College of St. Francis Xavier commencement a1arcisss.
Carnegie Hall. p m.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

:, by Telegraph 20 The Irlbune J
Ne"port r. J.. June 1.-THE steam yacht Narada
y i''eo 81 Newport this morning, bringing from
e" York Mr. aDd Mrs. Pembroke Jones and
-liy- They we're the guests OF Vice Commodore
Aenry Walters. The Joneses were driven TO Incld-
49, 49, which was opened for the season. The yacht
-v.Ithed to New York this evening. with Mr..
"eteFs and Mr. Jones on board.
1o''a l. Redmond has arrived at the Potter cot
~ Rhode island avenue, for the season.
emerson, of New York. IS the guest Of Mrs
Susk az Indian Spring for few days.
-H4stered at thtc Casino to-day for the season
V,,,, -irs c-arles -. Oe-icas. T. c. Post and
"ns@al = sands
=, D.Fer Hartman who has been spending couple
" NSss nereI returned 70 New York this evening.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
Married.
Marriage notices appearing IN THE TRIBUNE Vim
be repubnshed n Tho Tn-wcekb Tribune without
extra charge.

extra charge.
Oo-COwIES-On 16. the First Presbyterian
Church New York City by Rev. s. II Hamilton, .. d,
Mrs Grace Oowles Of Farmrston Conn, 20 Edward
Prime Coe, OF Engievood- N J.
DoNOHUGH- Thursday June IA as
Madison Methodist Episcopal Church. by tho
Rev. Bishop Onward s. Andrews. D. d. assisted By the
Rev Wallace MscNuien. D. D.. AEnea Crav1ort.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs J. Edgar Leaycraft. to the
Smith Donohugh formerly Of Philadelphia,
Penn. OF Meerut. India
FREEMAN-DAN NIEI-on Thursday. June "a 1908. at
the Crescent Church. P!anheld, ". Y. by Rev.
John Sheridan zelio D. Gensvic~s Daniel daughter
OF Edwin More Daniel of Plainheld n. J.. TO Arthur
Fraiegh Freeman. OF New York City.
FENsHAw-HAsnLToN-On SATURDAY. Juns ia az ,as
Ascension Memorial Church. New York. by the Row.
John FLOYD Steen Isabel Jeanette Hamilton daughter oe
Mrs John J. HarSlton and the lete John Coulter Ham
Ilton of New York, Frederick Valternar HenshayY.
OF Brooklyn Montreal and Providence papers please
copy.
IANG-RAND-on Saturday. June H. 1000, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother. Montcair, N J.. by the
Rev Amory II. Bradford. d. d. Florence Osgood.
daughter OF Jasper Raymond Rand. and Henry
Lang. OF Montclair y. J.
wOop-JACKsoN-on Saturday. June 10. 1909. at En-
ucy stairway daughter OF Elizabeth Grace Jackson and
the late Stairway Jackson OF Engiewood y. T.. for
erIy Manchester England. 20 Norman Stanley Wood.
OF Cheadle. Cheshire. England.
Notices of marriages and dcsthS must be indorssd
with full snd sddrspA
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
rRignNlAL CONVENTION OF mAsoNs.

Boston June II (SpecaD.-Masons from all over
the United States open here to-day the triennial
convocation of the grand Masonic bodies OF the
cryptic and capitular rites at Masonic Temple.
The session will last four days. This is the first
visit OF the general grand bodies to Boston since
1850 The general grand council Of royal and Sc
Iect masters opened its assembly to-day. The con-
vocation of tho general grand royal arch chapteT
will open tomorrow. An elaborate programme OK
entertainment has been arranged for the visitors
and their families.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
Mr.. cAoArE NOT SERIOUSLY ILL.

tBy Telegraph to The Trfbuns.l
Ienox Mass June 17.-Joseph H. Choate. who
arrived In Naumkeag, in Stockbridge. last night,
is not so Ill as has been reported. but is in need
of rest and quiet. There is no physician at
Naumkeag. Mr.. Choate win be able to go
out of doors as soon good weather begins.
Rain yesterday and to-day made everything
about Naumkeag damp snd he remained In
doors. When in Stockbridge he spends much
of his time in Italian garden. which is close
by his country residence.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
A NOTABLE LETTER.

The attitude Of Arthur Walter toward the plain
tins in this alton Is perhaps best shown by very
remarkable letter which he published IN the
Times a couple of years ago in reply 10 inquiries
from readers as 10 whether there any truth in
TIE r,,mors then current as impending changes
IN the direction of the Times" II runs fol-
lows:
.,rhe control OF the Times has been in my hands
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
ANOTHER FIFTH AVENUE RELIEF PLAN.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In to-day's Tribune there Is more than one
suggestion for Fifth relief but no one mon
tions a plan which. IL carried out, would afford
further relief TO the central section OF the avenue
In which the greatest congestion troubles occur
daily. II is to open street midway between Fifth
and Sixth avenues and from 34th to 42d streets
New fork City, June 16, 1903. CITIZEN.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

REMoNT- -ssward Babbitt. Milwaukee FIFTTII "a
Clark, Dresden GOTHAd-Frederio A JuiIliard.
Tuxedo Park. GFaAND-E. J. Lundberg and fifty
four members Of the Swedish International Singing
Association. HOFFMAN-Norman e. Mack, Buff
falo. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kittredge
Hashns, Brattleboro, Vt MURRAY H1IL~J. A
Kerr, Cleveland.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
THEY NEED THE MONEY.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The present investigation OF the Meat Trust
was nrst stirred up by the monthly ma gaznes Can
you tell me why these publications stfl carry ad-
yertisoments telling of the excellence Of Harmer's
cuds? VE-f.E-~Ta ra1sN
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn June IL
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
WOULD DRIVE OUT KING KILLERS

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Must this country harbor and tolerate an
archists who have been driven from their native
land? Any who plot here for the assassination OF
OF this country JAY JAY.
Mount Vernon, NJ z. June g. 1906
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18

1.-THE Water Boards plans do not contemplate
building a dam at Frankiinton until after the main
reservoir at Bishops Falls is completed The
Franklinton dam Site being in the Schoharie water
she'd will be the last to be built according to pres
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18

ent plans The maps indicate that the city viii buy
land the north. south and west OF Franklintou
TO the extent of eight or ten miles In either
direction. but not very much viii be needed imme-
diately to the east of the village The purchase Of
land tor the reservoir site FrankIinton will be
made long before actual construction work begins
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18

ghes. temperature yesterday. 70 degrees; lowest 49,
average r. for corresponding year.
corresponding date last tweuyve yeas SO
Io~aI rorecast-Tu-day showers and thunSsxuerrns.
Tuesday fair; light variable winds,
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
THE FRANkLiNToN DAM SITE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir Can you inform me when the city of New
York will begin work the Franklinton dam?
Also how far above water do they buy the land?
Frankllnton n " June Z. II. K.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

On the Cunard liner Canpania, which docked
yesterday. were:
I. Arnot- II h knoL
Mr and Don Dickin- H. H Stanley Marsh
!.
7, Greenlees. tr Ramsay @. Stewart
J. c. Howell. owen Wister
II y HYDE Frank Petersen,
Major w. G. Jameson. Philip 5. shufeldt
Among the passengers who arrived yesterday on
the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. from Hamburg.
Dover and Cherbourg. Were:
James H. Andrews Count Hatfield Wildenburs.
Mr. and Mrs r. R Quay. secretary of German
Captain " NJ Brooks. Legation at washington
r a Bunne. H Langdon Laws.
George Bowker fSooert D LoEn6
c. A. Bristed. water n. MITCHELL
= y Church. H. A. McVickar.
7 A Chfds. William S. MunSun.
Juiius calm. iDr. S. A. Newman
O. Whitney Newton.
William A Dyer. Edward v Price
Lew FTelds. General d. Joseph Ritter
s S. Fisher. SchlldeHfeld
s. Hustled, Alfred Unger.
George Learned. Count Friedrich Won Wen
c. L. Buisseyain. gcrsky.
On the American liner New York, which arrived
yesterday. We're:
Richard Bennett Edward G Spencer, envoy
De =. special to the government
II. V. Day. OF Chill.
II Elger Paul Wadsworth-
w ] Galbert. Earl Porter Wetmorel
Adoiph ketter. Alfred X Wlggan
Henry Munrue George NJ Wood.
F A Patrick. Major L. Gulich
John Il Thomson
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Oncial Record and dForecaAe-Washfn4eon June II.
Tho weather districts continues
settled showery weather and thunder
storms IN Middle and South Atlantic s,atcA Tns
tropical disturbance Is apparently sf or the Eastern
Florida and dininishins IN a moderate
depression central the eastern slope Of
Rocky Mountains. Il has caused showers IN tbs
Dakotas Montana Nebraska
The weather Monday and Tuesday win Be showery N
Atlantic states also In region. middle
upper portions the Mississippi Valley the Ohio
Valley. Important temperature changes antic
pated. that weather ndica bed tho
Valley.
The winds along tho New England Will be light
10 southeast SOUTH along Middle Atlantic
light and variable, mostly south: along the South
fresh SOUTH the lower lakes light and variable and
the upper lakes fresh apd variable.
Steamers departing Monday for European ports will
have mostly fresh east to southeast winds and showey
weather the Grand Banks
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
Tribune Subscription Rates.

THE TRIBUNE will be sent by mail TO any address,
his country abroad address changed
desired. Subscriptions Be given regular
dealer before leaving
In at THE TRIBUNE Office.
SINGLE COPIES
SUNDAY. cents WEEKLY REVIEW, 5 cant.
DAILY, cents TRI-WEEKLY, 2 csnts
KEYFARMER, 5 cents
Domestic Rates.
BY EARLY MAIL. TRAIN
For all points IN the United and Maxtcs
ctsds ot the Soroughs OF Manhattan and The Bronx)
Also TO Cuba. Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philfcpuss
without extra expense Tor foreign
New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
Died.

Death notices appearing in THE TRIBUNE win be
repubiished in The rrweeNly Tribune without extra
charge
Brown Margaret Rice. William A.
pusinbeETe. Mary v Y. sahord. Eisariotts F.
Jshn. Gustave A so;her Jane J. D.
Nelson. Rev Thomas A
BROwN-on Saturday. June - 1906 Margaret B-o~t
S daughter @ % o. tas a5s Wa as @ S s y n s sa @ ys ss
essas as2noo N Tss se IGN @ IsS Msm p a9r a.
Annie Russell daugh,sT q the late Zenas T. Russell
10. at o'clock
pTsISBERRE-At Orange. \ J. June 70: 1900 Mary
Eleanor Wander veer Dusinberre Funeral service at
on Tuesday. June Is 2 D
HoDGE-sudaenIy. PhiladeIphia the 18Th INST ths
sss ssasTai 5styiess a.Sass wo2diap
18Th inst. a: 5 Q clock. Intsr1nent private
JAHN-on Friday. June Is. 1900 Gustave a Jahn. in
assce es no ye1 1sa % fsas az as ss sn l wonssT
June Is at p m Ins.rmsnt at convenience OF fam
NELsoN-on Juns is 1905 after a brief Illness Rev;
2os A Ss s held a. Fl R IN a his 1.sssnc sh ysx 10 90 m
kindly omit flowers.
RICE ICE Entered ,n,e sunday af,sInGOn 5gns H.
Church Tuesday o'clock
the ssd year OF his age Funeral from his late resi-
dence. No l16 Acadsmy St. POughksepsie y. Y.
Wsdns.day afternoon, June %. at go o'clock R.ia-
and friends invited
sA5Fossp, her xsIn summer r aOne IN Rs1sssor css
widow Stafford. Funeral services Bennington
private.
sHERwooD-As his home Upton, Cedar County. Iowa
Sixth month Ninth day, 1908 Henry Sherwood IN tas
SAD year Of his age: formerly OF New York City
soTHER-As Orange. y; J.. on June 16 Jane ,. D.
Sother OF Thomas NJ Sother daughter of
late Judge Richard D. LatteIl OF Richmond, stAfsn
Island. Services as Park ST. Monday,
1s. arrival OF 1910 a train from New York
Brick Church.