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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
22
A historical column recalls Prince Chun's ascent to China’s regent role amid claims of deception and staged apologies for imperial misdeeds. It notes tensions with Germany, British reception for the prince, and the broader superstition around inherited estates including Cowdray Park and New Battle Abbey, with a nod to church property transfers and papal auth orization.
Upon arrival in Germany Prince Chun rejects ceremonial kowtow to the Kaiser. He argues foreign envoys have been exempt from kowtow since 1874, demands equal treatment, and halts progress by withdrawing to Switzerland after failing to resolve the stance with German authorities.
Prince Chun of China arrived in Berlin for a formal audience that resembled a strict ambassadorial mission rather than royal hospitality. The Kaiser offered a cold reception, giving only a ceremonial gesture, while Chun’s resentment toward Germany grew from the slight and the subdued welcome.
The East Side undertaker Charles Bacigalupo, longtime Little Italy figure and sexton for several churches, was honored in a large funeral. Thousands gathered as a 25-barge procession moved from his Brooklyn home to multiple churches, then to Calvary Cemetery, with police controlling crowds and a broken hearse pole causing a delay.
Art lovers from the borough and beyond queued at No. 54 Fifth Avenue for the afternoon sale of Lord Philipp Currie and Prince Centurione collections. Total receipts reached 751.50 with notable bids from Philip James Carney, L De Young, Mrs. Martin W Lettleton, and Daniel Chester French for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sale continues today at 2 and an Azeez Khayat sale starts at 4 p.m.
The first meeting of the Missionary Council of the Department of New England adopted a constitution and elected Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster of Connecticut as president. T. F. Davis Worcester was clerk, Frank W. Rollins NH treasurer, Charles G. Saunders Boston representative to the Board of Missions. Committees on Oriental church needs and vocations to the ministry were formed and met before adjournment.
Free admission to the American Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Garden. Memorial exercises for Grover Cleveland at the annual meeting of elite Insurance Presidents at the Metropolitan Building. A morning dog show, then talks by Rev Dr Elwood Worcester on Habit and Sleep at St George’s Memorial Building. Equal Suffrage League of New York at Hotel Astor. Business Congress talk by Congressman Mevall at Columbia University. Mass meetings, reunions, and dinners at Carnegie Hall, Hotel Astor, Waldorf Astoria, and Cooper Union. Evening dance by the South Carolina Society. Worcester lecture at Mendelssohn Hall.
Official weather record from Washington notes developing storm areas in the West bringing precipitation to states west of the Rockies and the Great Lakes region. Central, Eastern, and Southern areas remain fair with a warming trend inland, while a cold wave exits toward the Atlantic. Ship winds to Europe mostly moderate and southerly with fair seas. Local forecasts call for fair and warmer conditions in the District of Columbia and neighboring states, increasing clouds tonight. Eastern New York expects fair, warmer weather with possible showers and fresh southerly winds, while Western New York and Western Pennsylvania may see showers or snow flurries with a warm day and cooler Saturday along with fresh southerly winds.
Mr Dixey starred in Edith Ells’s Mary Jane's Pa a farce at the Garden Theatre. The plot centers on a deserting husband returning after eleven years to a wife who now edits a western newspaper and employs him as a servant. Dixey’s droll, demure persona pleases. Gretchen Hartman shows precocious talent. Ann Sutherland earns praise as Portia Perkins. The show drew laughs and applause, aided by a simple bill from Colonel Savage.
The Broadway Theatre last night presented Peccatrice The Sinner by Angel Guimerà featuring Sicilian actors led by Mme Aguglia. Their photographic method of portraying peasant life and seamless group action drew public notice and showcased their distinctive performance style.
A novel German stage piece at the new German Theatre, a sarcastic burlesque titled Wolkenkratzer about an American millionaire family. Carl Réssler and Ludwig Heller deliver light, deft satire on domestic and financial life, with strong performances by Marion, Sauermann, Burg, Stein, and the female leads.
Albany reports the death of Dr. John T. Wheeler at his Chatham home from pneumonia. He directed the division of communicable diseases for the New York State Health Department and was slated to speak at a sanitary officers conference. Wheeler also served as vice president of the State Medical Society and the State Bank of Chatham and sat on the Board of Education there for twenty seven years.
Paterson New Jersey reports Phillip Geyer Sr. died at his home from Brights disease. Born in Pfafferhafen Alsace sixty five years ago. In 192 Mr Geyer bonded with William Meneen and Rudolph Grossman for 13.4 resulting in Medlueen and Grossman fleeing. Grossman did not return and Geyer forfeited 6500 in penalties.
Yopeka Kansas December 3 Ward Burlingame longtime chief clerk in the dead letter office in Washington and former private secretary to four Kansas Governors and three United States Senators died at his home tonight aged seventy two He served as secretary to Senators James H Lane Preston B Plumb and George P Caldwell
Mrs Katharine Celia Welling widow of Charles Hunt Welling died yesterday at 46 Park Avenue leaving two sons William Brenton and Richard and four daughters Katharine Greene, Mrs J Noble Hayes, Mrs Heinrich Rudolf Baltz, and Mrs Charles Edward Manterre. Mrs Rachel M Prall widow of Edwin Theodore Prall died Wednesday in Florence Italy. She was mother of William Pratt whose legislation established public libraries in New Jersey.
Charles Frohman will travel from Europe to attend Maude Adams in the Empire premiere of What Every Woman Knows. He is expected to return to London on the first steamer after opening night.
Captain Iie, 8. N. Holland, Captain CK, Iord. 8. Sir H. Montaru Aller, Montreal. Estes Raren 1. B. von Treuber, Vienna. New Amsterdam- T Bailes Montreal Victoria- Judge RR Heenry, Boston. No reader should miss the serial The Ring and the Men now running in the Sunday Tribune. Intensely dramatic and of timely interest.
Eben D. Jordan, Boston merchant and head of Jordan Marsh, elected to the Metropolitan Opera Company board elevating its 16 members. The move, amid Boston Opera House construction on Huntington Avenue, signals Metropolitan protections against Hammerstein’s expanding chain. Jordan, sponsor of the new house, lent land and helped launch a 270 seat venue with a year to occupancy.
The Majestic Theatre staged The Pied Piper last night with De Wolf Hopper back in the title role. The two act holiday spectacle follows Father Time and the City of Innocence as the Piper restores order after pipes are stolen and love entangles Elviria with William Van Cortlandt. Marguerite Clark stars as Elviria with Grace Cameron as Lizzy Dizzy and William Cameron as the official adviser.
The Theatre Managers Association met at the Hotel Astor to continue the campaign against theatre ticket speculators. They vow to abolish billboard privilege abuses and to tighten the distribution of passes. Resolutions thanked the committee and the Board of Aldermen for the anti speculator ordinance. Managers at the meeting included Marc Klaw Charles Dillingham Lee Shubert George Tyler George Brooks and Alf Hayman.
Miss Fritz Scheff did not appear in The Prima Donna at the Knickerbocker Theatre last night. An understudy performed in her place while Scheff rested at the Hotel Plaza claiming illness. Rumors of a dispute with manager Charles Dillingham and a marriage to Jon Fox Jr. were denied. Scheff was expected to return tonight.
A review notes Carmen invites personal interpretation from singers, citing past and current Carmens from Patt to Marta Gay. It highlights Gay's dramatic intensity but imperfect musical alignment, praising Farrar as Micaela and Caruso as Don José, with Toscanini conducting. The piece comments on the opera’s enduring charm beyond individual performances.
Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max Fiedler performed Beethoven Egmont Overture Strauss Ein Heldenleben Rachmaninov second piano concerto with Ossip Gabrilowitsch and Sibelius Song of Spring and Finlandia. Review notes refined balance but criticizes lack of emotional force in Strauss work and calls Sibelius piece lyrical yet of limited significance.
The Sunday program replaces Samson et Dalila with Cavalleria Rusticana in concert form directed by Campanini. The opera chorus and orchestra will perform Mascagni's work, with main roles by Agostinelli Aldrich Severina Parola Crabbe. Hammerstein adds orchestral numbers featuring Miles Gerville-Reache Zeppilli Doria Segurola Arimondi Gianoli Galietti and Debussy Après midi d un faune Anitra's Dance and Verdi Overture.
A $200,000 theatre will rise at the southeast corner of 33d Street and Sixth Avenue from plans by George Keister. John E. Olson Company owns the site. Brick with terra cotta trimming, classic design, tall pillars, pediment, and ornamental cornice. Auditorium height fifty three feet, two balconies, stage seventy feet high. Ready for use early next fall along with two 41st Street theatres nearby.
Marriage notices republished from T T Ribun show Emily Grogan daughter of Major Grogan marrying George Bliss Agnew on December 2 1908 at No 10 East Shaft. Ada Holt wed Dr James Newell Vander Veer on December 3 1908 at Midian Park New Jersey in a ceremony conducted by Rev J H Whitehead.
Death notices from The Tribune indicate Mary A Bull widow of Richard H Bull aged 81 or 82 at 34 Gramercy Park. Funeral Friday afternoon at 5. Also J Henry Coghill of Morristown New Jersey aged 92 with funeral Saturday at 12 15 from Normandie Park Morristown. Requests no flowers and copy to Richmond Virginia and San Francisco California papers.
A collection of death notices and funeral announcements from Brooklyn and surrounding areas. Entries list names such as Hyde Lane McCosh Orr Parrington Pomeroy Neville and McKenzie with residences in Brooklyn Chappaqua Rahway and Saratoga Springs. Services are described with dates December 1 to December 5 and locations including Christ Church Greenwood Cemetery Fifth Avenue Presbyterian and local meeting houses. Interments and transportation details accompany several entries. The Woodlawn Cemetery is advertised with contact information.
The New York Tribune invites quick help by consulting its file of applications for various positions at its Uptown Office on Broadway. Hours 9 am to 6 pm, with multiple subscription options and international mail rates. Offices listed in New York, Newark, and abroad.
Union Theological Seminary announces a lecture by KEYSER, Ph D of Columbia University, titled The Message of Mathematics to Theology. Friday at 4 30 PM. Public invited.
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