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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

26

Bequest to Cambridge from late Lady Pearce widens funds

The recent death of Lady Pearce brings a record bequest of 13 million dollars to Trinity College Cambridge for educational use. Her career included stage roles in London and New York, and she married Sir William Pearce, who left funds to her, echoing similar charitable patterns seen in Lyne Stephens and Harriet Mellon legacies.

Brentwood Company Europe Lady Pearce Trinity University of Cambridge Carrie Coote Irene Wilson Barrett London Eva America Wallack’s New York Lyne Stephens Lynford Hall Norfolkshire Louise Tavernay Ganseuse Tagnon Princess Windiachgraetz Louis Philippe Drury Lane Stephens Lyne Stephene Norfolk Cambridge United Kingdom Wale Tom” Coutts Harriet Mellon Angela Burdett Harvey Mellon Tom” Couttse St. Albans Lacy Serdett-Coutts Wren

France Averts Rival Pretenders Embrace Banishment Law

Clemenceau may propose repealing exile laws for Prince Victor Bonaparte and the Duke of Orléans to remove their political martyrdom. The policy aims to deny them a halo of exile and treat them as ordinary residents if they return, with royal prerogatives retained only abroad. Victoria of Sweden’s long exile is explained by physicians and government, citing medical reasons and stability concerns.

Sweden Iki Lving Professor Mundte Stockholm Victoria Europe Munéte Clemenceau France Victor Bonaparte Duke of Orleans Republic Conmant Brittany Prince Victor Bonaparte Thos Clemenciema Bengal Victor Duke of Victor Bona- Ware

Today’s city event listings and museum free admission

A dense schedule of free museum entries and society gatherings fills the day. Events span the Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History and Zoological Gardens with lectures dinners and exhibitions across Manhattan venues including Waldorf Astoria Delmonico’s Cooper Institute and NY Public Library branches.

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History Zoological Gardens American, Society of Ce and Ventilating Engineers West 30Th Street Board of Education Park Avenue Sh Street Seager Columbia University The Jewellers Delmonico's of the Nations Arts Gramercy Park Medéico-Legal Society Brevoort J. m Unitarian Club Manhattan Confederate Veterans Waldorf- Astoria Naval Militia of New York Waldorf-Astoria Hansicraft School of Greenwich Hotse Miss Carroll Fifth Avenue League For Home Economics F. H. Lane Gotham Club Sp. m Persia 145Th Street Amsterdam Avenue John C. Bewker Spain Cooper Institute Sth Street Fourth Avenue Daniel ‘Gregory “Jrieg Lest Side House Street East River Herbert &.Ardei St. Mary's Steert Camillo F Saldanha Social Institutions of India New York Public Library Hudson Park Leroy Street William J. Cailan Hamiet Tompkins Square East 10Th Street Mary V. Worstell Bartholomew's Lyceum Hall East 42d Street Mari Ruef Hofer Scandinavia Young Men's Christian Association 225Th Street W. L

Weather Report Forecast With Varied Regional Impacts

The Weather Report from Washington notes a northwest low moving to central Ontario, with abnormally high totals continuing in the East South and Southwest. Light showers are forecast for Western New England and the lower lake region, with colder readings in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Expected conditions include light rain in the Atlantic and east Gulf states and snow or rain in the lower lakes, followed by generally fair weather Thursday. Local forecasts cover District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania New York New England Western Pennsylvania and New York with varying showers fair and colder winds. Official records compare twenty four hour temperatures with last year and thirty three year averages showing higher than average readings in many areas.

Washington Ontario New England Lower Lake Upper Lake Ohio Mississippi California Middle Plateau Minnesota Dakotas Wyoming Canada Atlantic East Gulf States Lower Lake Region Upper Lakes European Grand Banks District of Columbia Maryland Eelordaware New Jersey Pennsylvania New York

Memorial services for poet Edmund Clarence Stedman

Simple funeral rites held at Church of the Messiah on Stn street and Park avenue. Notables from Yale, Stock Exchange, and literary circles attended. Dr. Collyer and Dr. van Dyke led prayers and tributes, praise for Stedman’s life, work, and character. Burial planned for Woodlawn family plot.

Edmund Clarence Stedman Henry van Dyke Frank E. Kavanagh Mr. Stedman Dudley Buck Collyer Dr. van Dyke Dr. Collyer Jesus Christ W. Montague Geer Frank Fowler E. S. Nadal Frederick Diehlman Montgomery Schuyler Walter Damrosch Horace White John P. Peters Daniel M. Stimson James Grant Wilson Franklin H. Giddings Kinahan Cornwallis David Banks Sickles B. B. Valentine

Doubts Cast On Copley Portrait Of William Pitt

Charles Henry Hart, art critic, says the so called Copley portrait of William Pitt is unlikely to be the chatham likeness. He argues it does not resemble Westminster Abbey effigy or Copley’s Death of Chatham, and that Pitt would have been older than the sitter. Hart notes discrepancies with Chatham’s age and facial features.

the Tribune Providence Charles Henry Hart Philadelphia Rush C. Hawkins New York Copley William Pitt Earl of Chatham Westminster Abbey Hfe National Gallery London

Indians invade Legislature in protest over peyote law

Guthrie Okla January 21 Indian protesters led by Comanche chief Quenah Parker and Osage Black Dog besieged the Assembly over a bill banning peyote and mescal use. Chiefs spoke in the Senate while younger leaders denounced actions. Demonstrators in war paint filled streets and halls. They object to restrictions on religious rites and medicinal use of peyote and mescal.

Tribune Guthrie Okla Quenah Parker Black Dog Senate Parker

Conried Plans Spring Tour for Metropolitan Opera Company

Heinrich Conried has finalized a three week tour schedule for the Conried Metropolitan Opera Company. The troupe will perform in Boston Baltimore Washington Chicago and Pittsburg with four shows in Pittsburg and three in each of the other cities. The Metropolitan Opera House season ends April 4 and the company opens in Boston April 6 at the Boston Theatre. Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen will be staged at the Metropolitan Opera House the week of April 13.

Heinrich Conried Conried Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Washington Baltimore Chicago Pittsburg Metropolitan Opera House Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Theatre Lyric Theatre New National Theatre Auditorium Theatre Nixon Theatre Conried

Metropolitan Opera Schedule Highlights This Week

The eleventh week features Tannhauser with Mr Knote in the title role his final appearance this season. Mme Gadsk, Mme Fremstad, Mr Gortz, and Mr Blass add key roles. Don Giovanni repeats Monday Manon Lescaut Wednesday Faust Friday with Mme Emme Hames and Mr Plancon. Caruso sings the title role with Mr Stracciari as Valentin.

Metropolitan Metropolitan Opera House Don Giovanni Manon Lescaut Faust Mme Emme Hames Marguerite Mr. Plancon Mephistopheles Mr. Caruso Mr. Stracciari Valentin

Fired First Shot at Shiloh Dies at 72

Napoleon Rouleau, Confederate soldier who fired the first shot at the Battle of Shiloh, died in Paducah Kentucky at age seventy two. A Cobb's Battery member, he earned special mention for courage at Shiloh and fought until Johnson’s surrender in South Carolina in 1865.

Red Flag Letter Sparks Reaction From Bloomfield Reader

A January 18 1908 letter from Bloomfield New Jersey criticizes Rose Pastor Stokes view of the red flag. The writer praises work and condemns the flag as a symbol of wage slavery and warns that signing with a name could invite harm and red blood.

The Tribune Rose Pastor Stokes Bloomfield N. J

Letter to the Editor Defends Mrs Stokes on Brotherhood

Alden Freeman of East Orange New Jersey endorses Mrs Stokes views in a Tribune letter arguing for broader brotherhood. He cites Lincoln writings on liberty and warns against capital overpowering labor, urging readers to study Lincoln’s early statements amid charges of danger and revolution.

Lincoln Mrs. Stokes Congress

Twenty Days in the Shade at Savoy Theatre

The farce Twenty Days in the Shade played to a large audience at the Savoy Theatre Monday night. Richard Bennett led as Count de Merville with Dallas Welford as Shorty, while Pauline Frederick, Charles Dickson, Ernest Lawford, Frank Burbeck and Jeffreys Lewis filled key roles. The show, praised for its rapid comical turns, is expected to enjoy a prosperous Savoy run.

Savoy Theatre Count de Merville Mme Valentine Meran Comte de Merville Richard Bennett Henri Comte de Merville Dallas Welford Shorty Bennett Welford Hopkinson Pauline Frederick Colette de Merville Charles Dickson Patruche Ernest Lawford Chantanelle Frank Burbeck Jeffreys Lewis Mme. Lamont The Savoy

Lonesome Town Opens at New Circle Theatre

New Circle Theatre presents a musical novelty Lonesome Town, first staged Monday night before a large audience. Comedians Kolb and Dill debut as German tramps, supported by a chorus of pretty girls, new songs, and eye catching scenery. Maude Lambert assists the duo in the merriment, with the gong Big Chief Smoke drawing special notice.

Lonesome Town New Circle Kolb and Dill Miss Maude Lambert Messrs Kolb and Dill

Colonial Theatre Bills Attract With Vesta Victoria Eva Tanguay

The Colonial Theatre offers an appealing lineup this week led by Vesta Victoria and Eva Tanguay both praised for their engaging song repertory. Australian performer Albert Whelan appears as an extra feature with Clayton White and Marie Stuart presenting the comedy Cherie. The Dainty Dancers Ellis Nowlin and Valoni round out the bill.

Fifth Avenue Theatre Converts to Music Hall Status

The Fifth Avenue Theatre has been transformed into a high order music hall and, since vaudeville ended at the New York Theatre, its success is expected to grow. Two performances daily feature ten acts this week led by Clifton Crawford Belle Blanche the Dillon Brothers Frederick Bond and company. The Star Boat continues as a boxing novelty while Night on a Houseboat adds fifteen performers to the program.

New York Theatre Clifton Crawford Belle Blanche Dillon Brothers Frederick Bond

Victoria Theatre Presents May Irwin In Final Vaudeville Run

May Irwin began a week at the Victoria Theatre on Monday afternoon to an enthusiastic crowd. This stage veteran is touring music halls in what is billed as her final vaudeville appearance and includes novel songs and stories. An extra feature is Mlle Etolfle’s horse show with several performing horses. Grace Hazard performs five feet of comic opera, a praised act elsewhere. The program also features Stuart Barnes with a new monologue and acts by the Waterbury Brothers, Tenny, Caron and Herbert, and Renter and Gaudier.

May Irwin Miss Irwin Mlle. Etolfle Grace Hazard Stuart Barnes Waterbury Brothers Tenny Caron Herbert Renter Gaudier

Spooner Stock Company Opens The Heart of Maryland

The Spooner stock company presented David Belasco's drama The Heart of Maryland at Lincoln Square Theatre last night with Edna May Spooner as Mary land Calvert. After a successful run at Keith & Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre, the company will remain at Lincoln Square Theatre for an extended period.

David Belasco Heart of Maryland Spooner Lincoln Square Theatre Edna May Spooner Maryland Calvert Keith & Proctor Fifth Avenue Theatre

Variety Theatres This Week Showcases Multiple Acts Across City

Horace Goldin headlines at the Alhambra with Mag Hagerty's Father featuring Thomas J. Ryan and Mary Richfield. Dewey Theatre offers Miss New York Jr with two daily performances. Gotham presents Rollickers led by J. K. Watson. Tony Pastor's hosts The Girl in the Red Kimono with Gertrude Mansfield. Union Theatre features Powell-Cottrell group and Ruth Allien’s acts. Keith Proctor's at One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street presents Evans Wynne and Tighe's Collegians. Fifty eighth Street Theatre runs Paradise Alley with Mayme George and company. Eden Musée showcases a Thaw trial wax group from 1 to 10:30 PM.

Horace Goldin Alhambra Thomas J. Ryan Mary Richfield Mag Haggerty Whit Cunliffe Joe Welch Maidie Scott Peter Donald Nettie Carson the Binns Dewey Theatre New York Rollickers Robert Dailey Fifty Eighth Street Theatre Mayme Gehrge Dave Lewis Callahan St. George Eden Musée

Prominent Arrivals at Local Hotels

Prominent arrivals noted at major hotels include A. R. Hillyer of Hartford at Hol Land. C. L. Post of New Orleans at St. Regis. L. L. Lorillard of Tuxedo Park at Waldorf Astoria. and Co. A. Bristed of Lenox, Mass at Manhattan. Parsons, Schenectady. Lorillard Spencer of Newport. and A. R. Hillyer appear among the guests.

Belmont Hinsdale Parsons Schenectady Gotham Lorillard Spencer Newport Holland A. R. Hillyer Hartford Manhattan— Co A. Bristed Lenox Mass ST. Regis C. L. Post New Orleans Waldorf-Astoria L. L. Lorillard Tuxedo Park

Transatlantic Travellers Sail Today to Europe

Among passengers boarding today for Europe are the Majestic bound for Southampton. Mr and Mrs M. He and James He Hors drewa, Mrs R Warne e er, Sewall. John C Calhoun. The Ry ndam for Rotterdam includes Miss Elizabeth Beckwith, Mr and Mrs J Smit, and W C Hawley.

Europe Majestic Southampton James He’ Hors Drewa R. Warne ‘Eer Sewall John C. Calhoun F. N. Ryndam Rotterdam Elizabeth Beckwith J. Smit W. C. Hawley

Death notices listed for Eliza A Banta and others

Eliza A Banta widow of Methias Banta dies with services at her residence 16 Beach Ave Mamaroneck NY on Friday January 24 at 3 PM Carriages meet train at Grand Central 2 15 PM Interment in Hackensack NJ Saturday Other names listed include Ranta Greenleaf Bartholomew Gregson Brittan Hughes Burrall Kinkead Corcoran Ordronaus Cotton Pierson Cummings Richard Auguste Danforth Russell Fagen Giddings Tatum Glenn Walbridge and others with notice that tribune republishs in Tri Weekly Tribune without extra charge

Brittan Hackensack N. J Frederick 5 Ewclidave Erie Chambers St Zid Burrall Frederick A. Burrall New York Bagen Edward Eagen Annie Wrynn Third Ave Brooklyn Church of Our Lady of Angels Fourth Ave Giddings Walter Northave New Rochelle Chicago Glenn Elizabeth N J Charles T. Glenn Salem Ave Evergrees Cemetery Igo Inns Plainfield Zidert St Joseph Arthur G. Morris Canarsie Yacht Club Sand Bay Canarsie Evergreens Cemetery Ordronaux John Ordronaux Lone Island Road Pierson Rachel Williams Pierson Geneva Jon Pierson D. D. Punecal Services Troy N.Y Rochester Richard Secrae East East Abehst Magnes HS Richens Fuperas Aqueanan Russell Montclsir Teachet Morrison Thomas Russell Church St. Mentelai N. J Barclay St. Lackawanna Swift Jennie Henry Milton Sarah Coffin Swift Puneral Chestnut Ridge Central Station Dover Plains

Obituary notices from East Orange and Brooklyn area

Funeral notices list names, ages, and addresses across New Jersey and Brooklyn. Items include Bartholomew and Brittan families, plus Corcoran Danforth Cotton Cummings Danforth and Walbridge, with details on funeral times, parish, and train arrivals from New York.

Woodlawn Cemetery Reach by Harlem Trains and Trailers

Accessible from Grand Central, Webster and Jerome avenues with trailers. burial plots from $150. Telephone 4555 Gramercy for Book of Views of representative Office located at 20 East 234 Street, New York City.

Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue Gramercy Book of Views of Representative East 234 New York City

Undertakers Frank F Campbell L O World Wide Taker

Private and public ambulances run by Sanson Pel iat Bien and Rev Stephen Merritt at the world renowned undertaker shop. Only one location at St Ave and 19th St claims to be the largest in the world with telephone numbers 124 and 125 Chelsea.

Frank F Campbell L Stephen Merritt St. Ave 19Th St Chalsea

Desirable help offered to aspirants at Uptown Tribune office

Special notices invite readers to save time and expense by consulting the file of applications of selected aspirants for various positions. The New-York Tribune opens the Uptown Office at No. 1354 Bros.way between Mth and sth Streets with offices hours from 9am to 5pm.

New-York Tribune

Tribune Subscription Rates and Overseas Mail Details

The Tribune lists domestic and foreign subscription rates with options for daily and weekly editions, prices for Canada and other foreign countries, and multiple office locations in New York and abroad where subscriptions and notices can be arranged. It notes special postage rules for foreign destinations and provides a wide network of international offices and agents across major cities.

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