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New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
HUNGRY CLUB T0AsTs KENTUCKY.
Authors, Dramatists and Jokesters Honor
MISS Sheridan, the President

ihe hungry Club observed Kentucky night" at
i'S weekly dinner at the Hotel darlington last
evening, and the authors, artists and dramatists
"11o constitute Its membership did full honor TO
ule biue Grass State. The affair was dedicated
10 kentucky in honor OF Miss Matte Sheridan
president or the club, who is native of that
state
Inc aI1ef-dlnner musical and literary programme
consisted OF numbers particularly appropriate TO
the occasion w j. hampton contributed a poem
enutied Ito Old Kentucky which contained glow
ing ulputes TO all the state is famed for not for
getting her fair women. One of the verses reads:
Here's health to old Kentucky, where
IN the climbing crystal glasses s the plenty flows
IN a golden stream OF glory that breast
The cary soul and body a topaz tinted rest
Mrs. Nellie Mae Hewitt and Miss Laura Consol
sang songs of the Southland, and particularly of
Kentucky, which included, of course My Old
Kentucky Home" and t'She Was Bred In Old Ken
lucky. The other members Joined heartily in tho
choruses. Miss McCord recited The Cricket on
the Hearth
The guests Of honor last night were Mrs. CIar-
enoe Eddy and Mrs. William Devereaux. of Lon
don. Some others present Miss Pauline
Phelps, author of "a Grand Army Man; Mrs.
Marie Robinson Wright, Mrs. Francesca Palmer,
Edmund Russell and Edwin A Oliver. OF '"ISle
Yonkers Statesman" who. 1t is said. has written
seventyfve thousand jokes in the last thirty years
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
MUSIC.
rur PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

.-souard Dethier. who provided the solo
NJ the second pair Of concerts by the Phil
ien.onc Society at Carnegie Han on Friday after
ban'',d banand last night, benefited no less than the
nooh @ nv the repetition of the music The af-
clc"' ooncerts are TO large extent what they
ielnov he called, rehearsals. Very often 1T is
rsea lain that conductor and players are still
r1aue Cor an understanding Of each other at the
seeAie meeting. and always those who attend
.fai-s are compelled to recognize that there
eopA .,,,a.ing influence in the evening not to be
5 she afternoon. Mr.. Dether cannot be said
o MET all legitimate expectations at last nights
pp+ E,t he was much more at ease and
eon5 in better style than Friday. All the
s''t ,n5eed went better; with a finer sorority,
R-.e- elasticity and a more convincing eloQuence.
Eeuar.ein,s ocean" symphony, performed in its
hasaI shane Chat is, without the movements
eh tFe COMPOSER added TO it in later years
~ in the hope that its popularity
s.s u urtn for them equal favor), was give-,
- r s,r,plicity and power and took hold of the
'.retion and emotions OF its hearers as it al
H % ,,,s+ when well played and when listened TO
,,sic lovers not eaten up by fantastic notions
- '-,i,g the province and privileges of the art
- was a fine spiritual uplift in the last move
-. n which not only the wind choirs but also
-, r+r.ngs OF the Philharmonio band displayed
s,- admirable muscularity.
-, neither is not yet arrived at his full artistic
-.a,r-e and It is questionable If he was we'll ad-
r.ssa when he chose Bruch's Scotch Fantasia"
- rbich 10 introduce himself at s Philharmonic
.orce-t HIS master. Ysaye. old it thirteen years
-, hut IL was venturesome for him, and some
= tse qualities which the master possessed and
,bs pupil does not are necessary TO make enjoy
.,t Of this music perfect Mr.. Detfier's desire
a. Re expressive frequently leads him TO an abuse
:. ths vibrato, carrying Il TO the verge OF bad
i,,orsrton and he hss not the large tone and
ssss,ue manner which necessary to overcome
,bs .ed.ousness Of much of the composition outside
of the singing passages IN the style OF not always
s,s-;nctvely Scottish but of British melody. But
tbe-e were evidences in plenty OF fine and prom
is,,g talent & his playing.
As might have been expected. Mr.. Safonor
1na6e considerable ado with the overture 10
rF,isnzL" which he brought into juxtaposition
Qth the prelude and finale Of ''ParsifaI' confess
t5lv 10 show the first budding and final fruition
rf Tagne-s genius; but the music IS rude and
me Of sts few 7efinements was overlooked by the
ssrelessness with which the nordeut in the melody
If Rienzis prayer was played 1t is not an orra-
fneut. but al integral part Of the melody, and
Wagner once took the trouble 10 write it out in
tae manner In which he wanted il TO sound when
bandmaster serenaded him with Il.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01

Pythias. A brother. four daughters and two sons
also survive.
JAMES PURDON WRIGHT, manager for New
Jersey of the National Surety Company. died yes
terday at the Palmer House. East Orange. n. j.
He was sixty years old. He was born in PhlladeI-
phia and was graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania
MRS. CAROLINE DURAND BALL. who died
at her home. in Valley street, South Orange n. D.
on Thanksgiving Day, was born in Jefferson VII
lage now Maplewood, in 1916. She was the widow
OF Marcus D. Ball, wealthy property owner OF
South Orange. Mrs Ball was the Oldest native OF
South Orange. She leaves four daughters ana
THE REV. DAVID TAYLOR for more than
sixty years a clergyman Of the Baptist Church'
died yesterday at the home Of his daughter, Mrs
James l. Drummond, No. 361 East 6th street.
Mount Vernon. Mr.. Taylor was baptized in l84o in
the East River two feet of ice being cut through
to allow the immersion
THOMAS TELFALR STOCKTON, business man
ager of the Florida 'Times-UniOn" died at jack
sonville yesterday. after long illness. He was
one of the best known newspaper men In the
South.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
WILLED MONEY TO BETTER FRANCE

Minneapolis Nov. 30.-The VIII OF Miss Louise
Leclerc of New York who died last February, was
filed in the Hennepin County Probate Court to-
day The VIII contains the following, after giving
large amounts to French benevoiences:
NV object in giving to the institutions of Franco
so large a portion OF estate Is TO raise France
from her present low moral state.
The Will bequeathes 100000 francs 70 the
Academic FRANCHISE in Paris. with the proposition
that the interest shall be given 10 the French
school mistress who has most distinguished herset
for her moral influence students.
A similar sum is willed TO the faculty OF Prot
estant Theology at Montaibon. TO be devoted to
scholarships for ministerial students. The Ameri-
can Bible Society receives $1,000: the Presbyterian
Home in New York. $4,000; the French Benevolent
Society in New York. $1,000. and the balance Of
tho estate IS divided between the French evangeH-
cal church Of New York and the Protestant Society
for the Encouragement Of Primary Instruction IN
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
LOUIS Won BERNUTH.

Iouis Won Bernuth Bon-in-aw of the late Will
lam Steinway OF Steinway & Sons, died yesterday
at Coblentz on the Rhine. Germany. Mr.. Won Ber-
nuth was prominent n business and social circles IN
New York With his family he made his summer
home In the old Steinway homestead in Astoria,
and he had q winter house at No. SO west seth
street. 49,
He was president OF the Bowery Bay Building
and Improvement Company, president OF the i1ar-
1a,n Market president of the College Point and
r,ronx ferries a director in the Yorkville Bank and
was also interested in other enterprises In addi-
tion to his wife and daughter, who were with him
at the time of his DEATH he also leaves son, who
"a In school az Lakeville Conn.,
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
TRIES TO RAISE CAR THAT KILLED SON
Mother witnessing Accident Set Example
for Men, Who Release Boys Body.

Michael Ruello. eight years old Of No. 81 sth
street. Long Island City, darteH in front OF an
oncorlng trolley and was instantly killed yes
terday. His mother and little sister witnessed the
accident 1t occurred shortly after o'clock, in
jackson avenue. East avenue Long Island
City.
Win her two children Mrs. Ruello had tust
left & store holding her daughter by the hand
while Michael ahead. Needless Of his
mothers cries and the changing OF the bell the
little fellow clutching tight tho bundle containing
the shoes Just purchased for him. dashed across
the track. Probably confused by his mothers
cries. tho boy stumbled directly in front OF the
oncoming The frenzed mother tried TO lift
the from the tracks and her boys body Sew
eral hundred citizens aided her and released the
body. August F. Chairman, the motorman, was
arrested the technical charge OF homicide.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
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New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
COLUMBIA PROFESSOR MAKES CHARGE.
Has Man and Wife Arrested for Obtaining
Money by False Pretenses.

On complaint OF Professor Charles Beard, OF
Columbia University. John Mcdowell, forty-three
years old, and his wife Alice. thirty-seven years
old, were locked up last night the charge Of
obtaining money under false pretences. At the
station they said they lived at 40. COS Tenth
nue..
According TO the police. the man and his wife
visited Professor Beard. who is in charge of the
political science department Of Columbia, and
asked him 10 loan them some money. Professor
Beard. the police say. loaned Mcdowell SIS.
Reading in the papers n few days ago about
man who had obtained money from physicians
Professor Beard thought that he might have been
swindled. and he went the Harlem court. Tho
under arrest rot the whom he had
seen, but Professor Beard told the police OF his
experience, and the arrest last night followed.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
HIPPoDRoME AUTO GOES TOO FAR.
Stops Wrong Side of Footlights and Hits
Two Musicians.

In the automobile at tho Hppodrore last
night Andre Ferraud lost control OF his car. and It
plunged into the footllghts and landed partly IN
the orchestra. slightly injuring two OF the must
clans and disabling the curtain raising machinery.
II IN the second act. when Verraud's machine
rushed ahead OF tho occupied by 8Iarcelne, tho
clown Several OF the footlights were smashed and
tho musicians dropped their instruments and rushed
TO safety.
The electrician in charge Of tho curtain thought
that the scene end and started the lifting
machinery. AS the car was across the opening the
cables were snapped. The performance con-
tinued and the remaining scenes were staged while
the audience looked on
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
DR.. G T. SHRADY DEAD.
Physician and Writer ON Medical
Subjects Victim of Brief Illness.

DR.. George T. Shrady, for many years one OIL
New Yorks prominent physicians and writer on
medical subjects. died at his apartment IN the
Hotel Renaissance last night Of complication OF
diseases after Illness Of two weeks His death
was not wholly unexpected, as 1t became apparent
several days ago to the attending physicians that
he had little chance of recovery.
Dr. ShTady was born in New York on January
H. 1887, the son Of John and Margaret Beinhauer
Shrady, and was one Of five children all of whom
were born at the old homestead OF the family at
NO 138 Rivington street. His paternal grandfather
ernigrated from Baden-Baden. Germany, to this
country in 1735 and fought in the Revolutionary
War, as did his grandfather his maternal side.
His father served In the War of 1872. After boy
MOOD spent in this city and early education re-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
TAFT REACHES MOSCOW.
Imposing Demonstration By the
Military at RaiI1gay Station.

Moscow, Nov 30.-After an interesting jour
ney over the Transsiberfan Railway. lasting
from November 49, Secretary Taft arrived here
this afternoon. He greeted by the Ameri-
can Consul. Samuel Smith, and Captain S. L. H
Slocum and Charles B. Curtis, military attache
and diplomatic secretary. respectively. at st.
Petersburg. There was imposing demonstra-
ton by the military when the train drew into
the station. and the American Secretary Of War
received an exceedingly hearty welcome.
Secretary Taft will remain here until Monday
morning. A banquet in his honor will be given
by Lieutenant General Guerschelmann, Gov
ernor General of Moscow, and the Russian mill
tary officers here. and special ballet will be
performed at the Grand Opera for his enjoy
ment.
Unusual public interest is displayed in the
visit of Secretary Taft, and the newspapers
print editorials Iauding him a statesman OF
international fame and the promoter of peace
between Japan and the United States.
st. Petersburg. Nov. 8O.-The dinner arranged
in honor of Secretary Taft by the Foreign Min
lister, NJ. 1swoIsky, will take place on Wednes-
day evening. The exact time for the Secretary's
audience with Emperor Nicholas has not been
decided upon. Count kOnitz has been appointed
imperial aid to Secretary Taft during his stay in
ST. Petersburg.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
MISS VIOLA ALLEN IN NEW PLAY.

Miss Viola Allen, who went abroad two months
ago in search Of new plays. arrived here yesterday
on the White Star liner Cedric. from Liverpool.
Miss Allen. who left Liebier & CO.. the theatrical;
managers. to appear in repertory under her. own
management. will return to the firm again. and
will appear this season In new play, called
Irene Wycherly." by Anthony p Wharton. and
in English adaptation of "Le BercaiL" The
latter play. which scheduled for the first pro-
duction IS not completed. and Miss Allen will be-
gin rehearsaIs at once for Irene Wycherly."
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
FRANCE oEcoRATEs MRS. EDDY.

Concord n. H. Nov. 3o-Word has Just been
received that the French government through NJ
BRAND the Minister OF Public instruction ana
Fine Arts. has decorated the Rev. Mary Haker "
Eddy as "Oficier d'Academie."
The certificate of decoration sent by the
French zovernmtnt to Dr. William II. Tolrnan
commissioner general of the American section of
the international Book and Paper Exposition just
closed at Paris. and formally presented py MN III
rerson TO Mrs Eddy at her home here to-day.
a grand prize was first awarded Mrs. Eddy for
her work and she also received diploma OF honor
ae founder of the Christian Science movement
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
MAURITANIA ON EASTWARD TRIP.

The Cunard liner Mauretania steamed yesterday
on her first eastward trip Liverpool with large
passenger complement. A crowd assembled at the
Cunard pier. along the North River and at the
Battery to see the monster turbner. She passed
the Sandy Hoo, Lightship at 2:2i m, and soon
disappeared at good speed beyond the range OF the
glass OF the marine observers at Sandy Hook II
IS thought that she will try to lower the time OF
the Iusitania's eastward record of days p hours
and % minutes. To equal the record the Maure
tania must come abeam Of Daunts Rock at sl4
Tbfreday
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
ToMPKINS'S WILL FILED.

1By Telegraph The Tribune1
,y,o-+ y L Nov. Gothic will of Frederick
rompkins' president of the Newport Trust Com
nony was filed for probate to-day. He possessed
an estate valued at nearly s25oOOo.
The largest requests other than that portion OF
.,o estate which is given to Hamilton B. Tomp-
,,t of New York his brother, are two 1egacies of
s95 600 each TO his two ssters-in-law, Mrs Lila NJ
Ta,ntor. of San Diego. Cal. and Mrs. Susan p
richards. of West Newton. Mass. Nearly all of the
public institutions In Newport received some small
remembrance from Mr.. Tompkins-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
a STANDARD OIL REPORT DENIED.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: 7 am informed that an article printed IN
,,o,,r ,apar this week dated from Tulsa, Okla,
stated that tie Standard OIL Company had laid on
three hrndred tank builders and also cut Oil runs
to o1e-half and that this had been done Tor ponti-
cal and financial reasons. L desire to inform you
ct tba, 10 no foundation for such statements, and
+bat the same are erroneous and misleading, and
have never been made by any one connected WITH
this company. VIII you kindly print denial OF
the same2 ]. F. ONtiI" eIeherdi 'iahas7i'
Kansas City Mo. Nov. so. lsV'
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
LUSITANIA DID NOT SAIL.
Liner Unable to Go to Her Dock Because of
Fog Over the River Mersey.

Liverpool, Nov. 30.-The River Mersey was fog
bound all day. No boat left the river and only
two ooasting steamers were able 10 creep in. The
White Star liner Arabic and the Allan liner Vir-
ginian, which arrived outside the bar early this
morning We're compelled 10 remain there. in COM
pauy with many other ocean liners and coasters
The Cunard liner Lusitania was among the YES
sells unable sail. and remained at her anchorage
in the river. At a late hour tonight she had not
reached her dock, and the passengers waiting 10
embark on her sent 10 hotels
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
MAY WITHDRAW 1s-HoUR TRAIN.
New York Central Considering Plan With
out Reference to P. R. r.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune ]

Chicago. Nov. 30.-If plans under considera-
ton are adopted. the New York Central lines will
withdraw the 1s-hoUr train between this city
and New York December 8. IN its place will be
two Twentieth Century trains each way daily
between the cities. the time being increased to
nineteen and one-half hours
The change IS to be made Il at all. at the
quest Of patrons of the road who have como to
believe that the 1s-hour train is too fast for
the winter months The Pennsylvania will not be
consulted. and It IS not known yet whether it Will
follow suit or not
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
RICH, HE WILL WE'D sTENoGRAPHER.

[By Telegraph to The Tribunel
Worcester. Mass. Nov ao-Thomas H Dodge
the wealthy philanth-opst OF this city, will marry
Miss Cora J. Dodge, his young typewriter, some
time next month. Mr.. Dodge is 81 years old
Miss Dodge though relative. was a great
favorite with Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge prior TO the
Iatters death. last spring Mrs. Dodge left most
of her fortune TO charitable Institutions.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
AMERICAN CONSUL IN AeYssINlA.

Washington Nov. so.-American consular repre-
sonation has again been established in Abyssnia,
vtce-C,onsul Edward d. Vialle. OF Massachusetts.
having taken charge at Adis-Abeoa, according to
adyices received at the State Department The
Government has been without representation IN
that country since last spring. when Consul Gen.
eraI Frank r. Mowrer. since transferred to Copen-
hagen left .Adis-Abeba-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
DINNER FOR THOMAS AND HEALY.

Friends OF Augustus Thomas, who wrote The
Witching Hour" now current at the Hackett The
atre and of John F. Healy, chairman of the New
Rochelle city committee of the Democrats, gave
them a dinner last night at the Care Martin. Mr..
Thomas was extoIIed for his efforts in behalf of
h,s Dartv In his home town, New Rochelle, and
Mr. HeaIv received g. loving cup for his services
&C chairman of the party in that city,
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
GIVES s2oooooo TO RANKEN SCHOOL

St Louis Nov. 3O-David Ranken, 1r., capitaiise
.nd ,biiantbropist decided TO the David Ranken
Ir school of Mechanical Trades to-day ute 70
real estate in St Louis and railroad stock valued
at moro than 100000. This property is 10 ioIih
the first endowment Of Mr.. Ranken 10 MS "ues ~
,., ., n. established In St Louis. where poor
bovs will be given instruction in the inahuai
trades. 49, - ,ha
II is stated the institution VIII be one Oh 'iie
Largest of its kind In the world
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
sIesoRA TerRAzzinr TO SING HERE.

escar Hammorstein announced last night that
~ iad signed a contract with Sigraora Tetrazzihi'
-, Ass been singing at Coyent Garden. Londoh'
s.,. fsw weeks. The soprano viii begin her
.s s.'sf Engagement 1T tl.e MaHhsttnn Opera House
a. season, bat Mr. Hammerstein hopes 10 pe
- = orlng her fe New York for few perform
r sa's season. lie has sent Pietro Brignoli to
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
- G. HoNoRE's AUTO KILLS GREEK.

Chicago. Nov. 30-An autoihople . s,ar
aar,an q Honore Il wealthy real estate oea'
o., h,o4bcr of Mrs Potter Palmer, ran down anu
Killed John Kalish, Greek pedler' In Chicaao -
avenue near Nuer Court tonight. kalsh W. W.
standing with his back to the automooiie
a ,,sen ar slow speed because of the derkness-
tyonore was not arrested
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
EX-SENATOR DWELL Ill.

William cauIdwell. former New York State SEN
.,or and the founder of 1.-THE Mercury" which
,o,,,,o1.,, becarne known as THE Morning Tele-
araph 80 is seriously i'll at his home at No 1878
Madison avenue. Mr.. Cauldwel who is eighty
three wears old developed severe cold about three
weeks ago. Since then kidney trouble mas oeVei-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
OBITUARY NOTES.

THOMAS ALEXANDER, a retired business man,
died at his home, in Mount Kemble avenue, Nor
ristown. ~ j.. yesterday from heart disease. he
was horn in 1926 in Coventry. Conn. In 1898 ne
,arriad Margaret McAllister, OF Glasgow Scot
land who survives him. He was an Odd Fellow
and a member of the Red Men and the knights OF
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01

Mayfower Luncheon was served the yacht
shortly after the party left Mount Vernon on the
return trip. President Amador will go to New
York tomorrow and sail for Colon in few days.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
amApoR AT MOUNT VERNON.

washington Nov 9o-Presdent Amador of Pan
anna and his party were guests OF the government
TO-DAY at Mount Vernon. where they visited the
tomb Of Washington. They made the trip on the
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
RANkER FOUND DEAD in BED.

ya,kton 6 D. Nov. 3O-M. II. McVay, president
of the First National Bank, Of Yankton, was found
dead I'm bed to-day. Apopexy is given as the cause
of
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
PROMINENT ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS

BEIMONT-H. II Hammond. st: Louis: GIL
SEY-C. Il. Nightingale Whitney, y. G. GRAND
". S Marcy, Washington HOTEL ,ASToR2I.
MANHATTAN-Graham Drinkwater, Montreal ST
REGIS-AIr and Mrs. n. w. Harris, Chicago.
DORF-ASTORIA-Frank B. kellogg. St
New-York tribune., 1907-12-01
law PARTNER OF LINCOLN DEAD

Fairfield. Ill., Nov. so.-colonel Havand iollp .nnllo
kins. eiahty-four years OF age 80 "o " ,,.as end
49, On his farm near here last night. lie was a
recluse.